The Hurricane (1999) movie poster

The Hurricane (1999)

"His greatest fight was for justice."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 78% (RT: 82%, MC: 74) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (1,497 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
74
Cast
Denzel Washington as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Vicellous Shannon as Lesra Martin
Deborah Kara Unger as Lisa Peters
Liev Schreiber as Sam Chaiton
John Hannah as Terry
Dan Hedaya as Della Pesca
Debbi Morgan as Mae Thelma
Clancy Brown as Lt. Jimmy Williams
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 1,497 votes. Critics gave it 78%.
Overview
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1999 among dedicated fans.
  • Norman Jewison cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for The Hurricane was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Hurricane is a 1999 drama film directed by Norman Jewison. The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence. The film has been rated by 1,497 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Hurricane delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Hurricane (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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