Titanic's Achilles Heel (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2007, Titanic's Achilles Heel is a history and documentary film directed by Kirk Wolfinger, running about 90 minutes. “Did Titanic have a fatal design flaw? This was the question naval architect Roger Long posed after Deep Sea Detectives John Chatterton and Richie Kohler discovered new evidence at Titanic's g” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An expedition looks into whether Titanic's hull had a construction design flaw that caused her to break apart. Featuring advanced CGI technology, archive documents and photographs, as well as footage from the modern-day History(R) expeditions, "Titanic's Achilles Heel" is a remarkable journey into the ongoing legacy of a ship that continues to capture the world's attention.

Who’s in it. Titanic's Achilles Heel stars Edward Herrmann as Narrator, John Chatterton as Himself, Richard Kohler as Himself and Parks Stephenson as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Titanic's Achilles Heel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Titanic's Achilles Heel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Titanic's Achilles Heel tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Titanic's Achilles Heel (2007)?
In US, Titanic's Achilles Heel is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Titanic's Achilles Heel worth watching?
Titanic's Achilles Heel holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Titanic's Achilles Heel?
Titanic's Achilles Heel stars Edward Herrmann, John Chatterton, Richard Kohler and Parks Stephenson.
When was Titanic's Achilles Heel released?
Titanic's Achilles Heel was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.