I Saw the Light (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, I Saw the Light is a drama and music film directed by Marc Abraham, running about 123 minutes. “The story of Hank Williams” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.
Who’s in it. I Saw the Light stars Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams, Elizabeth Olsen as Audrey Mae Williams, David Krumholtz as James Dolan and Bradley Whitford as Fred Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, I Saw the Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M 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 I Saw the Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Saw the Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Saw the Light (2016)?
- In US, I Saw the Light 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 I Saw the Light worth watching?
- I Saw the Light holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Saw the Light?
- I Saw the Light stars Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, David Krumholtz, Bradley Whitford and Maddie Hasson.
- When was I Saw the Light released?
- I Saw the Light was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.