Hitler (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1962, Hitler is a war and history film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 107 minutes. “The private life of Hitler revealed for the first time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Basehart stars as one of the most influential and one of the most reviled men in history in this probing psychological study of a man who nearly gained dominance over the entire western world--at the cost of millions of lives--Hitler.
Who’s in it. Hitler stars Richard Basehart as Adolf Hitler, Cordula Trantow as Geli Raubal, Maria Emo as Eva Braun and Martin Kosleck as Joseph Goebbels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hitler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitler tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitler (1962)?
- In US, Hitler is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitler worth watching?
- Hitler holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitler?
- Hitler stars Richard Basehart, Cordula Trantow, Maria Emo, Martin Kosleck and John Banner.
- When was Hitler released?
- Hitler was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.