The Hurricane
1999, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
His greatest fight was for justice.
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Hurricane is streaming on Starz in India.
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Cast & crew
- Norman JewisonDirector
- Denzel WashingtonRubin "Hurricane" Carter
- Vicellous ShannonLesra Martin
- Deborah Kara UngerLisa Peters
- Liev SchreiberSam Chaiton
- John HannahTerry
- Dan HedayaDella Pesca
- Debbi MorganMae Thelma
- Clancy BrownLt. Jimmy Williams
- David PaymerMyron Bedlock
- Harris YulinLeon Friedman
- Rod SteigerJudge Sarokin
- Badja DjolaMobutu
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Armyan Bernstein, Dan Gordon
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $74M
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What The Hurricane is based on
The Hurricane is based on Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a 1991 memoir or autobiography by Sam Chaiton and The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To 45472, a 1974 memoir or autobiography by Rubin Carter.
Memoir or autobiography · 1991
Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
By Sam Chaiton
Memoir or autobiography · 1974
The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To 45472
By Rubin Carter
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The Hurricane: quick answers
Is The Hurricane worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,595 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hurricane?
The Hurricane runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does The Hurricane have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hurricane. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hurricane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hurricane is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hurricane on?
The Hurricane is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hurricane?
If you liked The Hurricane, try Creed III, Big George Foreman, Sing Sing.
Who directed The Hurricane?
The Hurricane (1999) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger.
What is The Hurricane based on?
The Hurricane is based on Lazarus and the Hurricane: The Freeing of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a 1991 memoir or autobiography by Sam Chaiton and The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To 45472, a 1974 memoir or autobiography by Rubin Carter.