The Towering Inferno (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, The Towering Inferno is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Guillermin, running about 165 minutes. “The world’s tallest building is on fire. You are there on the 135th floor . . . no way down . . . no way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
Who’s in it. The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen as Chief O'Hallorhan, Paul Newman as Doug Roberts, William Holden as Jim Duncan and Faye Dunaway as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Towering Inferno has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $116M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Towering Inferno page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Towering Inferno tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Towering Inferno (1974)?
- In US, The Towering Inferno is available to 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 The Towering Inferno worth watching?
- The Towering Inferno holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Towering Inferno?
- The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway and Fred Astaire.
- When was The Towering Inferno released?
- The Towering Inferno was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.