The Nightmare Years(1989)
The Nightmare Years Synopsis
American journalist William Shirer, during his days of correspondence as a foreign press in report in 1930s Germany, has to deal with the growing oppression of the Nazi regime, the increasing censorship of the press, and finally the prospect of a second World War.
The Nightmare Years (1989) is a drama series that premiered on November 17, 1989, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Sam Waterston, Marthe Keller, Kurtwood Smith and Frances Barber. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1989-11-17
- Last aired:
- 1989-11-25
The Nightmare Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Waterston
as Bill Shirer
Marthe Keller
as Tess Shirer
Kurtwood Smith
as Dr. Josef Goebbels
Frances Barber
as Helga Bauer
- Péter Benkő
Péter Benkő
as Putzi's Agent
Bruce Boa
as Nick Roosevelt
- Ottilia Borbáth
Ottilia Borbáth
as Nurse
- Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
as Knick Knickerbocker
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The Nightmare Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Nightmare Years – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Nightmare Years?
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The Nightmare Years (1989) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Nightmare Years are there?
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The Nightmare Years has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 17, 1989.
Is The Nightmare Years still running?
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No. The Nightmare Years is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 25, 1989.
Who is in the cast of The Nightmare Years?
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The Nightmare Years (1989) stars Sam Waterston, Marthe Keller, Kurtwood Smith, Frances Barber and Péter Benkő. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Nightmare Years any good?
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The Nightmare Years (1989) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.