Hell on Wheels
The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
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Streaming now in the United States on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and Howdy Amazon Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Hell on Wheels
Where can I watch Hell on Wheels in the United States?
Hell on Wheels is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and Howdy Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Hell on Wheels on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. Hell on Wheels is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and Howdy Amazon Channel.
Can I watch Hell on Wheels for free?
Hell on Wheels streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Plex, and Xumo Play. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels stars Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Phil Burke. Tony Gayton is the creator and Joe Gayton is the creator.
How many seasons of Hell on Wheels are there?
Hell on Wheels has 5 seasons and 57 episodes, and is ended.
What network is Hell on Wheels on?
Hell on Wheels airs on AMC, and is produced by Endemol USA, Entertainment One, and Nomadic Pictures.
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.