The Finest Hours (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, The Finest Hours is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Craig Gillespie, running about 117 minutes. “32 survivors, room for 12.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
Who’s in it. The Finest Hours stars Chris Pine as Bernie Webber, Casey Affleck as Ray Sybert, Ben Foster as Richard Livesey and Eric Bana as Daniel Cluff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Finest Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $52.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Finest Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Finest Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Finest Hours (2016)?
- In US, The Finest Hours is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Finest Hours worth watching?
- The Finest Hours holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Finest Hours?
- The Finest Hours stars Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana and Holliday Grainger.
- When was The Finest Hours released?
- The Finest Hours was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.