The Hours
2002, English. Directed by Stephen Daldry.
The time to hide is over. The time to regret is gone. The time to live is now.
The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Hours
The Hours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen DaldryDirector
- Nicole KidmanVirginia Woolf
- Julianne MooreLaura Brown
- Meryl StreepClarissa Vaughan
- Stephen DillaneLeonard Woolf
- Jack RovelloRichie
- Ed HarrisRichard Brown
- Miranda RichardsonVanessa Bell
- John C. ReillyDan Brown
- Allison JanneySally Lester
- George LoftusQuentin Bell
- Charley RammJulian Bell
- Sophie WyburdAngelica Bell
Details
- Released
- 27 December 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Hare
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $109M
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What The Hours is based on
The Hours is based on The Hours, a 1998 novel by Michael Cunningham, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Novel · 1998
The Hours
By Michael Cunningham
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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The Hours: quick answers
Is The Hours worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,929 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hours?
The Hours runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Hours have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hours. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hours parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hours is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hours on?
The Hours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Hours?
If you liked The Hours, try Prayers for Bobby, Interiors, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Who directed The Hours?
The Hours (2002) was directed by Stephen Daldry and stars Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep.
What is The Hours based on?
The Hours is based on The Hours, a 1998 novel by Michael Cunningham, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.