Hillsborough_
"When a game turned into disaster"
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
Starring
Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hillsborough was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 peop...
Hillsborough is a Documentary film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (17)
MA
Margaret Aspinall
Herself
CC
Chris Cowlin
Rogue Police Officer 2
DE
Douglas Earl
Himself
Tony Evans
Himself - Liverpool FC Supporter and The Times' Sports Editor
SL
Steve Leighton
Phil Scraton
DJ
Doreen Jones
Herself
PS
Phil Scraton
Himself - author of 'Hillsborough - The Truth'
TS
Tony Searle
Himself
ST
Stephen Titterton
Himself
BW
Bob Westerdale
Himself
PW
Patricia Winker
Librarian, House of Lords
EC
Eric Campbell
PC Frost
John Motson
Self (archive Voice)
LJ
Lord Justice Taylor
Self (archive Footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive Footage)
Andy Burnham
Self (archive Footage)
Jack Straw
Self (archive Footage)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
8.8/10 (15 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hillsborough about?
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
How long is Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Hillsborough?
The cast of Hillsborough includes Margaret Aspinall, Chris Cowlin, Douglas Earl, Tony Evans, Steve Leighton.
What is the rating of Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has a rating of 8.8 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary