Hurricane (2018): Cast & Ratings
Hurricane is a 2018 action drama directed by David Blair, starring Nicholas Farrell as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Iwan Rheon and Milo Gibson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and was made on a reported $10 million budget. Its Echo Score is 49/100.
- Echo Score
- 49
- budget
- $10M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- David Blair
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Head Gear Films
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hurricane About?
The premise of Hurricane without spoilers.
During World War II, Polish fighter pilots, displaced from their homeland and driven across Europe by the German advance, joined the Royal Air Force. The film follows one such pilot, an adventurous ace, as he and his fellow Poles fight alongside the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Flying Hurricanes, they became vital to the defense of Britain, hoping their contribution would help preserve the dream of a free Poland while facing the formidable Luftwaffe.
Hurricane Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- hawker hurricane
- single engine airplane
- battle of britain
- world war two
- world war two pilot
- czech fighter pilot
- polish fighter pilot
- fighter plane
- killed in action
- airplane on fire
- warplane
- european theatre of world war two
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- british military
- 1940s
- enemy
- flight
- death
- exploding airplane
- warsploitation
- woman wears a tie
- british propaganda
- propaganda filmmaking
- airplane
- hurricane
- pilot
- czech pilot
- cockpit
- goggles
- smoke
- czech
- united kingdom
- man
- woman
- military
- british royal air force
- 20th century
- soldier
- aerial combat
- based on true story
Hurricane Cast & Characters
Nicholas Farrell leads the cast as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, with Iwan Rheon as Jan Zumbach and Milo Gibson as John Kent. Directed by David Blair; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Blair
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Nicholas Farrell as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding -
Iwan Rheon as Jan Zumbach -
Milo Gibson as John Kent -
Teresa Mahoney as McCormack
Also Starring in Hurricane
· 50 more- Stefanie Martini Phyllis Lambert
- Marcin Dorociński Cobra
- Kryštof Hádek Josef
- Sam Hoare Kellett
- Robert Portal Park
- Emily Wyatt Kate
- Jamie Langlands Met Officer
- Radosław Kaim Krol
- Filip Pławiak Miro
- Adrian Zaremba Gabriel Horodyszcz
- Phil McKee Higgins
- Raphael Desprez Favier
- Stuart Packer Medical Officer
- Sławomir Doliniec Tolo
- Michel Diercks Weber
- Graham Padden Rawlings
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- Darren James King Dacre
- Joan Kempson Queenie
- Michael Keogh W.O. Jones
- Marc Hughes Ellis
- Christopher Jaciow Dzidek
- Manuel Klein Trost
- Hugh Alexander Rollo
- James Henri-Thomas Osbourne
- Mateusz Malecki Ziggy
- Drew Cain Horobin
- Rosie Gray Georgina
- Tam Williams Holland
- Daniel Cech-Lucas Jimmy
- David Pike Elderly Soldier
- Damian Dudkiewicz Bruce
- Rod Arthur Henry
- Jan Goodman Mrs Smythe-Bingham
- Mark Kempson Warden
- Andrew Sweet Senior Controller
- William Nash Naval Controller
- Kit Patrick Harry Keating
- Kamil Lipka-Kozanka Antoni Siudak
- Rafael Ferenc Ludwik Paszkiewicz
- Maria Estevez-Serrano Magda Kowalik
- Torin Pocock Blue Leader
- Daniel Maggott Pub Landlord
- Malgorzata Galczynska Zumbach's Wife
- Andrew Whiffin Waiter
- Nela Niewiadomska Ludwik's Wife
- Pete Phillips Gabriel's Father
- Maddison Marshall Daughter
- Anastasia P. DiLoreto Betty Grable
- Matthew Houston Duty Sergeant
- James Yeates Sgt. Kowalczyk
More from David Blair
More films directed by David Blair: Care, Reg, The Sighting and Common.
Hurricane Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 49/100, strongest in rewatch factor (53) and weakest in sensory experience (46).
Hurricane Echo Score Breakdown
The film attempts to honour the Polish 303 Squadron’s pivotal role in the Battle of Britain, offering a historically significant premise. While several reviewers commend the authentic period setting and occasional strong performances, the production suffers from a limited budget that manifests in uneven cinematography and noticeably poor CGI. The script is described as bland and occasionally anachronistic, which hampers narrative cohesion. Consequently, the movie provides a modestly engaging viewing experience but leaves limited incentive for repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 47
In terms of art and craft, the film captures the look of 1940s England with period-appropriate costumes and set design, which several viewers find authentic. However, the limited budget results in uneven cinematography and CGI that ranges from passable to visibly low‑budget. Editing is functional but lacks polish, yielding a mixed visual quality overall.
- Character & Emotion 50
When assessing character and emotion, the cast delivers a few nuanced performances, particularly among the lead Polish pilots, which many praise. Yet many supporting roles are depicted with simplistic or stereotypical traits, and dialogue frequently contains anachronistic language, reducing emotional depth. Overall, acting is competent but uneven, limiting full audience connection.
- Story & Flow 48
Regarding story and flow, the film presents a compelling true‑war narrative that engages viewers interested in the squadron’s history. Nevertheless, the screenplay is criticized for its bland, two‑dimensional structure, insertion of unrelated subplots, and historical inaccuracies, which together cause pacing issues and dilute narrative cohesion.
- Sensory Experience 46
In terms of sensory experience, the period soundtrack and sound design effectively evoke wartime ambience, receiving modest approval. The visual style, however, is marred by CGI aerial sequences that appear unrealistic and low‑resolution, undermining the intended immersive atmosphere for several viewers.
- Rewatch Factor 53
Rewatch factor for the movie is moderate; its historical premise may attract viewers seeking insight into the 303 Squadron, and some find it worth a second viewing despite technical flaws. Conversely, many criticize the low production values and weak script, leading to limited incentive for repeat engagement.
Hurricane Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hurricane.
Cars in Hurricane
9 cars on screen, including the 1953 Citroën 11 B and the 1939 Humber Snipe.
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1953 Citroën 11 B Important role -
1939 Humber Snipe Important role -
1933 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
1952 Austin FX3 Shooting Brake Minor role
Hurricane Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Hurricane: Squadron 303” and “Ескадрила 303”.
- Also known as
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- Hurricane: Squadron 303
- Ескадрила 303
- Mission of Honor
- Hurricane - Die Luftschlacht um England
- Hurricane: Battle of Britain
- 303. Bitwa o Anglię
- Hurricane - Bataille d'Angleterre
- Ураган
- Крылья урагана
- Hurikán
- 飓风行动
- הוריקן
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- 颶風行動
- Hurricane - A becsület köteléke
- 허리케인: 배틀 오브 브리튼
- Missão de Honra, ქარიშხალი
- Почесна місія: Герої назавжди
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Hurricane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Hurricane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hurricane?
Hurricane runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Hurricane released?
Hurricane was released on August 9, 2018.
Who directed Hurricane?
Hurricane was directed by David Blair.
More films by David Blair Who is in the cast of Hurricane?
Hurricane stars Nicholas Farrell as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Iwan Rheon as Jan Zumbach and Milo Gibson as John Kent, among 54 credited actors.
What was the budget of Hurricane?
Hurricane had a reported budget of $10 million.
Does Hurricane have a post-credit scene?
No. Hurricane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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