Hillsborough
1996, English. Directed by Charles McDougall.
Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Charles McDougallDirector
- Christopher EcclestonTrevor Hicks
- Ricky TomlinsonJohn Glover
- Mark WomackEddie Spearritt
- Maurice RoëvesChf Supt. Duckenfield
- Annabelle ApsionJenni Hicks
- Rachel DaviesTeresa Glover
- Stephen WaltersIan Glover
- Scot WilliamsJoe Glover
- Tracey WilkinsonJan Spearritt
- Kevin KnapmanAdam Spearrit
- Sarah GrahamSarah Hicks
- Anna MartlandVicki Hicks
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jimmy McGovern
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How long is Hillsborough?
Hillsborough runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Hillsborough have a post-credits scene?
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Hillsborough parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hillsborough is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hillsborough on?
Hillsborough isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 September 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hillsborough?
If you liked Hillsborough, try Cheaters, TalhotBlond, My Dinner with Hervé.
Who directed Hillsborough?
Hillsborough (1996) was directed by Charles McDougall and stars Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack.