The Finest Hour (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1992, The Finest Hour is a drama and war film directed by Shimon Dotan, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends date two girls, but both love Barbara, who chooses to marry Larry, as ideal father for her pre-teen son. After graduation from Basic UDT/SEAL training, they choose opposite oceans for further training. However Sadam Husein's invasion of Kuwait gets both mobilized in the same unit, with Bosco, who gets captured and tortured. Dean learns Barbara has left adulterer Larry. They mount a rescue together, taking risks even on their own side.
Who’s in it. The Finest Hour stars Rob Lowe as Lawrence Hammer, Gale Hansen as Dean Mazzoli, Tracy Griffith as Barbara and Eb Lottimer as Bosco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Finest Hour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Finest Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Finest Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Finest Hour (1992)?
- In US, The Finest Hour is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Finest Hour worth watching?
- The Finest Hour holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Finest Hour?
- The Finest Hour stars Rob Lowe, Gale Hansen, Tracy Griffith, Eb Lottimer and Baruch Dror.
- When was The Finest Hour released?
- The Finest Hour was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.