The Finest Hours
2016, English. Directed by Craig Gillespie.
32 survivors, room for 12.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,827 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Craig GillespieDirector
- Chris PineBernie Webber
- Casey AffleckRay Sybert
- Ben FosterRichard Livesey
- Eric BanaDaniel Cluff
- Holliday GraingerMiriam Webber
- John OrtizWallace Quirey
- Kyle GallnerAndy Fitzgerald
- John MagaroErvin Maske
- Graham McTavishFrank Fauteux
- Michael Raymond-JamesD.A. Brown
- Beau KnappMel Gouthro
- Josh StewartTchuda Southerland
Details
- Released
- 5 February 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Silver, Eric Johnson, Paul Tamasy
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $52M
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What The Finest Hours is based on
The Finest Hours is based on The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman.
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The Finest Hours
By Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman
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The Finest Hours: quick answers
Is The Finest Hours worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,827 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Finest Hours?
The Finest Hours runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Finest Hours have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Finest Hours. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Finest Hours parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Finest Hours is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Finest Hours on?
The Finest Hours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Finest Hours?
If you liked The Finest Hours, try The Perfect Storm, Gray Lady Down, Cave Rescue.
Who directed The Finest Hours?
The Finest Hours (2016) was directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster.
What is The Finest Hours based on?
The Finest Hours is based on The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman.