The Light Between Oceans (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, The Light Between Oceans is a drama and romance film directed by Derek Cianfrance, running about 133 minutes. “Love demands everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
Who’s in it. The Light Between Oceans stars Michael Fassbender as Tom Sherbourne, Alicia Vikander as Isabel Sherbourne, Rachel Weisz as Hannah Roennfeldt and Bryan Brown as Septimus Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Light Between Oceans has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Light Between Oceans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light Between Oceans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Light Between Oceans (2016)?
- In US, The Light Between Oceans is available to 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 Light Between Oceans worth watching?
- The Light Between Oceans holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Light Between Oceans?
- The Light Between Oceans stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown and Jack Thompson.
- When was The Light Between Oceans released?
- The Light Between Oceans was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.