The Light Between Oceans
2016, English. Directed by Derek Cianfrance.
Love demands everything
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.1/10 from 1,453 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Light Between Oceans isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Derek CianfranceDirector
- Michael FassbenderTom Sherbourne
- Alicia VikanderIsabel Sherbourne
- Rachel WeiszHannah Roennfeldt
- Bryan BrownSeptimus Potts
- Jack ThompsonRalph Addicott
- Caren PistoriusAdult Lucy-Grace
- Florence CleryLucy-Grace
- Anthony HayesSergeant Vernon Knuckey
- Emily BarclayGwen Potts
- Leon FordFrank Roennfeldt
- Benedict HardieConstable Harry Garstone
- Georgie Jean Gascoigne1 yr old Lucy / Grace
Details
- Released
- 2 September 2016
- Country
- India, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Derek Cianfrance
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $26M
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What The Light Between Oceans is based on
The Light Between Oceans is based on The Light Between Oceans, a 2012 novel by M. L. Stedman, published by Random House.
Novel · 2012
The Light Between Oceans
By M. L. Stedman
Published by Random House
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The Light Between Oceans: quick answers
Is The Light Between Oceans worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,453 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Light Between Oceans?
The Light Between Oceans runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Light Between Oceans have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Light Between Oceans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Light Between Oceans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Light Between Oceans is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Light Between Oceans on?
The Light Between Oceans isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light Between Oceans?
If you liked The Light Between Oceans, try Labor Day, Jude, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed The Light Between Oceans?
The Light Between Oceans (2016) was directed by Derek Cianfrance and stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz.
What is The Light Between Oceans based on?
The Light Between Oceans is based on The Light Between Oceans, a 2012 novel by M. L. Stedman, published by Random House.