Hours of Light (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2004, Hours of Light is a drama and romance film directed by Manolo Matji, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. September 1987. In a shootout with police, Juan Jose Garfia makes a triple murder. Sentenced to more than one hundred years, is a rebel prisoner, clever and elusive that it has nothing to lose and nobody to worry about. In 1991, manages to escape from a police van jumping up. Stopped after two months of robberies and shootings, Garfia leads several prison riots, against which the authorities takes as a measure subjecting prisoners to a more contentious special isolation regime. Garfia, the prisoner with the highest IQ, avoiding drugs, which seems immune to punishment, and lives two years without seeing anyone, held in a tiny cell and subjected to continuous harassment. There he meets Marimar, a nurse I can barely speak, but between both of a current of mutual understanding.
Who’s in it. Hours of Light stars Alberto San Juan as Juan José Garfia, Emma Suárez as Marimar and José Ángel Egido as Chincheta.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hours of Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hours of Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hours of Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hours of Light (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hours of Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hours of Light worth watching?
- Hours of Light holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Hours of Light?
- Hours of Light stars Alberto San Juan, Emma Suárez and José Ángel Egido.
- When was Hours of Light released?
- Hours of Light was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.