---
title: "The Vessel"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-vessel-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 402423
imdb_id: "tt4083052"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Vessel (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-vessel-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Vessel" (2016).
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Title: The Vessel
Year: 2016
US Release Date: 01/24/2017
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 26m
Director/Writer: Julio Quintana
Cast: Martin Sheen, Lucas Quintana, Jacqueline Duprey, Aris Mejias.
Plot: Ten years after a tsunami destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside, a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.
Filmmaker Info: Julio Quintana is a Cuban American filmmaker. Lucas Quintana is his brother.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Vessel is a 2016 drama film directed and written by Cuban American filmmaker Julio Quintana.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Bloodstream | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Bloodstream | Hoopla, Bloodstream | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Julio Quintana
- **Networks / Studios**: P.R. Productions, Bat Bridge Entertainment, New Territory Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Martin Sheen** as *Father Douglas*
- **Sunshine Logroño** as *Oscar*
- **Julio Ramos** as *Bigo*
- **Leslie Van Zandt** as *Ingrid*
- **Marisé Álvarez** as *Mariela*
- **Aris Mejias** as *Soraya*
- **Lucas Quintana** as *Leo*
- **Jacqueline Duprey** as *Fidelia*
- **Hiram Delgado** as *Gabriel*
- **Jorge Luis Ramos** as *Pedro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Vessel online?
The Vessel is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Bloodstream. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Vessel worth watching?
The Vessel holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Vessel and when was it released?
The Vessel is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Vessel?
The Vessel was directed by Julio Quintana.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Vessel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/402423)
- [The Vessel (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vessel_(film))
- [The Vessel (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4083052/)

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