The Towering Inferno (1974)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,015 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1974-12-14
Runtime: 165 minutes
Where to watch The Towering Inferno
- Stream: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Towering Inferno parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Towering Inferno is a PG-rated disaster film with intense fire, explosion, and rescue peril.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a massive skyscraper fire, explosions, and characters trapped in life-threatening danger.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Guillermin
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Chief O'Hallorhan
- Paul Newman as Doug Roberts
- William Holden as Jim Duncan
- Faye Dunaway as Susan
- Fred Astaire as Harlee Claiborne
- Susan Blakely as Patty
- Richard Chamberlain as Simmons
- Jennifer Jones as Lisolette
- O. J. Simpson as Jernigan
- Robert Vaughn as Senator Parker
The Towering Inferno FAQ
Is The Towering Inferno good?
The Towering Inferno has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,015 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Towering Inferno?
In the US you can stream The Towering Inferno on Prime Video and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Towering Inferno OK for kids?
The Towering Inferno is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Towering Inferno is a PG-rated disaster film with intense fire, explosion, and rescue peril.
What movies are like The Towering Inferno?
If you liked The Towering Inferno, try The Game, The Lost Bus, The Tower and The Rock.