The Hours (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2002, The Hours is a drama film directed by Stephen Daldry, running about 114 minutes. “The time to hide is over. The time to regret is gone. The time to live is now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "The Hours" is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
Who’s in it. The Hours stars Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf, Julianne Moore as Laura Brown, Meryl Streep as Clarissa Vaughan and Stephen Dillane as Leonard Woolf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Hours has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hours tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hours (2002)?
- In US, The Hours is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hours worth watching?
- The Hours holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hours?
- The Hours stars Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Stephen Dillane and Miranda Richardson.
- When was The Hours released?
- The Hours was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.