Sign up
Trailer

The Towering Inferno

1974Movie2 h 45 minPG

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic698.0Rotten Tomatoes69%72%

A nerve-racking, epic action movie about class and money and society, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Set your services
What's new on Amazon Prime Video

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense.

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Disaster Movie
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Star-Studded Ensemble
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Corporate Greed Critique
  • Retro Thriller
  • Intense Sound Design
  • Catastrophic Destruction
  • Heroic Rescue Drama

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
John Guillermin
Written by
Stirling Silliphant, Frank M. Robinson, Thomas N. Scortia
Produced by
Irwin Allen
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 14, 1974 · 2 h 45 min · PG

Released
December 14, 1974
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$116 million
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

It's Probably Nothing, Significant Anagram, Badass Bystander +9

  • It's Probably Nothing
  • Significant Anagram
  • Badass Bystander
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Death by Irony
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Knight in Sour Armor
  • Action Politician
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Drives Like Crazy

12 of 83 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Towering Inferno?"

Questions about The Towering Inferno

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Towering Inferno?

Prime

In the United States, The Towering Inferno streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Towering Inferno worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Towering Inferno okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Towering Inferno scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Was The Towering Inferno a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$116 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What tropes does The Towering Inferno use?

It's Probably NothingSignificant AnagramBadass BystanderAdaptational HeroismDeath by IronySkewed PrioritiesDemoted to ExtraToo Dumb to LiveKnight in Sour ArmorAction PoliticianBittersweet EndingDrives Like Crazyand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including It's Probably Nothing, Significant Anagram, and Badass Bystander.