Hurricane Season (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Hurricane Season is a drama film directed by Tim Story, running about 103 minutes. “They turned a tragedy into a triumph.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just will not give up. Coach Al Collins, gathers other players from hard-hit schools and builds a team actually worthy enough to go to the state playoffs.
Who’s in it. Hurricane Season stars Forest Whitaker as Al Collins, Taraji P. Henson as Dayna Collins, Bonnie Hunt as Principal Durant and Courtney B. Vance as Mr. Randolph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hurricane Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hurricane Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hurricane Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hurricane Season (2009)?
- In US, Hurricane Season is available to stream on YouTube TV, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hurricane Season worth watching?
- Hurricane Season holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hurricane Season?
- Hurricane Season stars Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, Bonnie Hunt, Courtney B. Vance and Isaiah Washington.
- When was Hurricane Season released?
- Hurricane Season was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.