Hillsborough
1996 • 101 min • Drama · TV Movie
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 72 Audience · 21 · 100%
This somber drama recounts the true events of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, where 96 Liverpool football fans died during a match. It follows three families through the tragedy and their long fight for justice and accountability in the aftermath.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Depicts a real-life crowd crush tragedy with intense, chaotic scenes.
- Focuses on the emotional impact and grief of loss.
- Features distressing scenes of confusion and public mourning.
What it models well
- The importance of truth and justice
- Resilience in the face of immense loss
- The enduring power of family bonds
Talk about it after
- The real-life events of the Hillsborough disaster and its impact
- The challenges of seeking justice for large-scale tragedies
- The importance of safety in public spaces and sporting events
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Hillsborough. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Top billed cast
Director: Charles McDougall • Crew: Jimmy McGovern
Trailers & clips
Jimmy McGovern's HILLSBOROUGH DVD, starring Christopher Eccleston and Ricky Tomlinson
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