Slaughterhouse-Five (1972): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Slaughterhouse-Five
Director: George Roy Hill
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, War
Released: 1972
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman, Eugene Roche, Sharon Gans, Valerie Perrine

What Slaughterhouse-Five Is About

Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so that he is able to travel, without being able to help it, from the days of his childhood to those of his peculiar life on a distant planet called Tralfamadore, passing through his bitter experience as a prisoner of war in the German city of Dresden, over which looms the inevitable shadow of an unspeakable tragedy.

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What is Slaughterhouse-Five about?

Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so that he is able to travel, without being able to help it, from the days of his childhood to those of his peculiar life on a distant planet called Tralfamadore, passing through his bitter experience as a prisoner of war in the German city of Dresden, over which looms the inevitable shadow of an unspeakable tragedy.

Where can I watch Slaughterhouse-Five?

Slaughterhouse-Five is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Slaughterhouse-Five?

Slaughterhouse-Five runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did Slaughterhouse-Five come out?

Slaughterhouse-Five was released in 1972.

Who directed Slaughterhouse-Five?

Slaughterhouse-Five was directed by George Roy Hill.

Who stars in Slaughterhouse-Five?

Slaughterhouse-Five stars Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman, Eugene Roche, Sharon Gans.

What is Slaughterhouse-Five's rating?

Slaughterhouse-Five holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.