The Finest Hours 2016
“32 survivors, room for 12.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Director
- Craig Gillespie
- Networks
- Red Hawk Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment
What is The Finest Hours?
The Finest Hours is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Action, Drama, History, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 27, 2016
- Studios
- Red Hawk Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~117 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Red Hawk Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment
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Overview
The Finest Hours is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Action, Drama, History, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Red Hawk Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A daring Coast Guard rescue battles a 1952 blizzard off Cape Cod.”
- High‑stakes storm rescue
- Period maritime drama
- Solid action sequences
- Mixed critical reception
- Box‑office underperformance
Watch it if you enjoy tense, real‑life rescue dramas set against a relentless storm.
Suitable for teens and adults; PG‑13 rating with intense storm sequences and perilous action.
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What real‑life incident does the film portray?
It dramatizes the 1952 Coast Guard rescue off Cape Cod after two oil tankers were destroyed in a blizzard.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on January 29, 2016.
What is the film’s rating and runtime?
The movie is rated PG‑13 and runs about 1 hour 57 minutes.
How was the film received by critics and at the box office?
Critics gave it mixed reviews, and it grossed roughly $52 million worldwide against a $70–80 million budget, making it a box‑office flop.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, drama, history, and thriller film.
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