The Towering Inferno

Where to Watch The Towering Inferno (1974) (Legally)

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.
Dec 14, 1974 US 165 min PG
7.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 040 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1974), without spoilers.

It sits in the Action, Drama, Thriller space and is paced for about 165 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7/10 from about 1,040 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

rescue, helicopter, fire, san francisco, california, skyscraper, fire engine, survival, disaster, explosion, tragic event, trapped, elevator

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Steve McQueen
as Chief O'Hallorhan
Paul Newman
as Doug Roberts
William Holden
as Jim Duncan
Fred Astaire
as Harlee Claiborne
Jennifer Jones
as Lisolette
O. J. Simpson
as Jernigan
Robert Vaughn
as Senator Parker