Holocaust (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.3

Released in 1978, Holocaust is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Berlin, Germany, 1935. The day Karl Weiss, a Jewish painter, and Inga Helms, a Christian woman, marry, is the one in which both of them and the entire Weiss family are caught up in the maelstrom of the Nazi regime, the storms of World War II and the horrors of the criminal Final Solution, the Holocaust, the Shoah; while Erik Dorf, an ambitious lawyer, undertakes his fall into hell at the hands of the sinister Reinhard Heydrich.
Who’s in it. Holocaust stars Tom Bell as Adolf Eichmann, Joseph Bottoms as Rudi Weiss, Tovah Feldshuh as Helena Slomová and Rosemary Harris as Berta Palitz Weiss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Holocaust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holocaust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holocaust tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holocaust (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holocaust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Holocaust worth watching?
- Holocaust holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Holocaust?
- Holocaust stars Tom Bell, Joseph Bottoms, Tovah Feldshuh, Rosemary Harris and Tony Haygarth.
- When was Holocaust released?
- Holocaust was released in 1978.
