Hitler's bodyguard (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Series · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2010, Hitler's bodyguard is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Adolf Hitler caused the deaths of fifty million people. An entire nation followed him to ruin. Over a tumultuous 12 years Adolf Hitler went from being a minor rabble-rousing politician, to supreme leader of Nazi Germany. He was hated by those he persecuted, and even by some of his own commanders - yet in twenty-five years no one managed to kill him. This program shows how Hitler's bodyguards helped him cheat death on many occasions. They expanded from a handful of thugs recruited to protect political meetings and fight opponents on the streets, to many thousands - including some of the most fearsome secret police and paramilitary forces the world has ever known.

Who’s in it. Hitler's bodyguard stars Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage), Joseph Goebbels as Self (archive footage), Hermann Göring as Self (archive footage) and Heinrich Himmler as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hitler's bodyguard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitler's bodyguard page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hitler's bodyguard tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hitler's bodyguard (2010)?
In US, Hitler's bodyguard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hitler's bodyguard worth watching?
Hitler's bodyguard holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hitler's bodyguard?
Hitler's bodyguard stars Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler and Reinhard Heydrich.
When was Hitler's bodyguard released?
Hitler's bodyguard was released in 2010.