The Hill (1965)
Kernel Score: 84% · 243 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 1965-06-11
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch The Hill
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
The Hill parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Hill is an intense WWII-era drama about British soldiers subjected to brutal punishment and torture in a military prison.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts sadistic punishment, torture, and cruelty inflicted by military guards on prisoners.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Sean Connery as Joe Roberts
- Harry Andrews as R.S.M. Wilson
- Ian Bannen as Harris
- Alfred Lynch as George Stevens
- Ossie Davis as Jacko King
- Roy Kinnear as Monty Bartlett
- Jack Watson as Jock McGrath
- Ian Hendry as Staff Sergeant Williams
- Michael Redgrave as The Medical Officer
- Norman Bird as Commandant
The Hill FAQ
Is The Hill good?
The Hill has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 243 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Hill?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Hill OK for kids?
The Hill is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Hill is an intense WWII-era drama about British soldiers subjected to brutal punishment and torture in a military prison.
What movies are like The Hill?
If you liked The Hill, try The Great Escape, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Longest Day and The Six Triple Eight.