The Towering Inferno
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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Frequently asked questions about The Towering Inferno
Where can I watch The Towering Inferno in the United States?
The Towering Inferno is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 7.0 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 80 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno stars Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, and Fred Astaire. John Guillermin is the director.
How long is The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno runs 2h 45m (165 minutes).
When did The Towering Inferno come out?
The Towering Inferno was released on December 14, 1974.
Which studio made The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Irwin Allen Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Towering Inferno?
The Towering Inferno was made on a budget of $14,000,000.
How much did The Towering Inferno make at the box office?
The Towering Inferno grossed $116,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $14,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.