25th Hour (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2002, 25th Hour is a drama and crime film directed by Spike Lee, running about 135 minutes. “Can you change your whole life in one day?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.
Who’s in it. 25th Hour stars Edward Norton as Monty Brogan, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Jacob Elinsky, Barry Pepper as Frank Slaughtery and Rosario Dawson as Naturelle Riviera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 25th Hour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.9M 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 25th Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of 25th Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 25th Hour (2002)?
- In US, 25th Hour 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 25th Hour worth watching?
- 25th Hour holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 25th Hour?
- 25th Hour stars Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Pepper, Rosario Dawson and Anna Paquin.
- When was 25th Hour released?
- 25th Hour was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.