Diamond Head (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1962, Diamond Head is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Green, running about 107 minutes. “The Giant Story of Modern Hawaii!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rich Hawaiian pineapple grower and US Senatorial candidate Richard Howland tries to control everything and everyone around him, including his headstrong sister, Slone.
Who’s in it. Diamond Head stars Charlton Heston as Richard 'King' Howland, Yvette Mimieux as Sloane Howland, George Chakiris as Dr. Dean Kahana and France Nuyen as Mai Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Diamond Head has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diamond Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diamond Head tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diamond Head (1962)?
- In US, Diamond Head is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diamond Head worth watching?
- Diamond Head holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diamond Head?
- Diamond Head stars Charlton Heston, Yvette Mimieux, George Chakiris, France Nuyen and James Darren.
- When was Diamond Head released?
- Diamond Head was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.