The Empty Hours (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2013, The Empty Hours is a drama and romance film directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. On the desolate coast of Veracruz, young Sebastián, 17, has to run his uncle's motel single-handed, renting rooms by the hour. That's how he meets Miranda, a regular customer who goes there to wait for a lover who often arrives late, sparking a fleeting game of seduction between the two.

Who’s in it. The Empty Hours stars Kristyan Ferrer as Sebastian, Adriana Paz as Miranda, Eliseo Lara Martínez as Jacinto and Amaranta Abril as Rosa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Empty Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empty Hours page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Empty Hours tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Empty Hours (2013)?
In US, The Empty Hours is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Empty Hours worth watching?
The Empty Hours holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Empty Hours?
The Empty Hours stars Kristyan Ferrer, Adriana Paz, Eliseo Lara Martínez, Amaranta Abril and Bartolo Campos.
When was The Empty Hours released?
The Empty Hours was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.