The Burning Hills (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, The Burning Hills is a drama, romance and western film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 92 minutes. “People would say "But they're only kids"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Trace Jordan's brother is murdered by members of the land-grabbing Sutton family, he vows to report this injustice to the nearest Army fort.
Who’s in it. The Burning Hills stars Tab Hunter as Trace Jordan, Natalie Wood as Maria-Christina Colton, Skip Homeier as Jack Sutton and Eduard Franz as Jacob Lantz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Burning Hills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burning Hills page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Hills tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Hills (1956)?
- In US, The Burning Hills is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Burning Hills worth watching?
- The Burning Hills holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Hills?
- The Burning Hills stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Skip Homeier, Eduard Franz and Earl Holliman.
- When was The Burning Hills released?
- The Burning Hills was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.