Lusitania (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1998, Lusitania is a documentary, tv movie and history film directed by Melissa Jo Peltier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary on the tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania, and how it led indirectly to the United States entering World War I.
Who’s in it. Lusitania stars Cliff Robertson as Narrator, Elbert Hubbard as Self (archive footage), Charles Frohman as Self (archive footage) and Mary Plamondon as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Lusitania sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lusitania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lusitania tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lusitania (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lusitania change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lusitania worth watching?
- Lusitania holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lusitania?
- Lusitania stars Cliff Robertson, Elbert Hubbard, Charles Frohman, Mary Plamondon and Charles Plamondon.
- When was Lusitania released?
- Lusitania was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.