The Year That Trembled (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2002, The Year That Trembled is a drama, war and romance film directed by Jay Craven, running about 104 minutes. “When passions divided a nation . . . When choices were a matter of life and death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Year That Trembled is a coming-of-age story set in 1970 in the shadow of Kent State that focuses on a group of young people facing the Vietnam Draft Lottery.
Who’s in it. The Year That Trembled stars Jonathan Brandis as Casey Pedersen, Charlie Finn as Jim 'Hairball' Morton, Jay R. Ferguson as Isaac Hoskins and Meredith Monroe as Judy Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Year That Trembled has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Year That Trembled page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Year That Trembled tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Year That Trembled (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Year That Trembled change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Year That Trembled worth watching?
- The Year That Trembled holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Year That Trembled?
- The Year That Trembled stars Jonathan Brandis, Charlie Finn, Jay R. Ferguson, Meredith Monroe and Marin Hinkle.
- When was The Year That Trembled released?
- The Year That Trembled was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.