The Hours (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hours is a 2002 drama directed by Stephen Daldry, starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore. It is based on The Hours by Michael Cunningham. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $108.8 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 4 awards from 27 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2003. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $25M
- Based on
- The Hours by Michael Cunningham
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hours About?
The premise of The Hours without spoilers, adapted from The Hours by Michael Cunningham. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sudden crisis forces Ema to confront difficult family relationships when an unexpected pregnancy coincides with her grandmother's failing health. She must re-evaluate her complicated bond with her mother and navigate the emotional turmoil of loss and new beginnings, ultimately seeking understanding and connection within her family.
The Hours Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian
- depression
- suicide
- borderline personality disorder
- writer
- flowers
- depressed woman
- mental illness
- mental breakdown
- nonlinear timeline
- party planning
- birthday cake
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- bipolar disorder
- year 1923
- year 1951
- year 2001
- repressed lesbian
- baking a cake
- reference to 'mrs dalloway'
- novel
- party
- housewife
- england
- despair
- f rated
- female female kiss
- year 1941
- husband wife relationship
- self determination
- mother son relationship
- rose
- kiss
- family abandonment
- new york city
- hopelessness
- manic depression
- drowning
- pulitzer prize source
- pregnancy
- los angeles california
- cancer
- based on novel
- falling out of a window
- train station
- woman wears eyeglasses
- bare feet
- 2000s
- 20th century
- lesbian protagonist
- gay cinema
The Hours Cast
Meryl Streep leads the cast, with Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore. Directed by Stephen Daldry.
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Director Stephen Daldry
More from Stephen Daldry
More films directed by Stephen Daldry, best-rated first: Billy Elliot, Together, The Reader and Trash.
The Hours Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hours 80 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.8
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The Hours Plot Summary
What happens in The Hours from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film sets off with the poignant imagery of British author Virginia Woolf solemnly placing stones in her pockets, foreshadowing her tragic decision to end her life by drowning in the River Ouse—an event that indeed transpired on March 28, 1941. This heavy start leads us to the contrasting life of Laura Brown, who resides in the affluent suburbs of Los Angeles in 1951. On the occasion of her husband Dan’s birthday, which is portrayed by John C. Reilly, she engages in the domestic task of baking a chocolate cake, hoping to convey her love through this act of service. ” to which she confirms.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hours, scene by scene
The Hours Box Office & Budget
The Hours grossed $108.8 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 4.4 times what it cost. $41.7 million came from the US and Canada and $67.2 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$108.8M
4.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $41.7M
- International
- $67.2M
- Budget
- $25M
The Hours Awards & Nominations
The Hours won 4 awards from 27 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2003. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2003, with 2 wins from 11 nominations.
4 wins27 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2003 2 wins · 11 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Nicole Kidman
- Won Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Neil Patrick Harris
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Julianne Moore
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Golden Globes 2003 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Nicole Kidman
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Stephen Daldry
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Philip Glass
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Meryl Streep
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Critics' Choice 2003 4 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Actress – Nicole Kidman
- Nominated Best Composer – Philip Glass
- Nominated Best Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 4 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Nicole Kidman
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Neil Patrick Harris
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DGA Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Stephen Daldry
The Hours Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Friendship Turns Intimate Full Scene
How Well Do You Know The Hours?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Virginia Woolf in the film?
Cars in The Hours
22 cars on screen, including the 1950 Chrysler Town & Country and the 1950 Dodge Coronet.
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1952 Plymouth Cranbrook Minor role
The Hours Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “時時刻刻” and “此时·此刻”.
- Also known as
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- 時時刻刻
- 此时·此刻
- 小说人生
- 岁月如歌
- Godziny
- 디 아워스
- Timmarna
- As Horas
- {The} Hours
- Az órák
- Saatler
- Las horas
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- Часы
- The Hours - Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit
- 时时刻刻
- Hodiny
- Οι Ώρες
- ساعت ها
- Orele
- השעות
- Les heures
- La horoj
- めぐりあう時間たち
- Години
- Часовете
- Stundas
- Thời Khắc
- Ure do večnosti
- 此時．此刻
- Tunnit, საათები
- Les hores
- ลิขิตชีวิตเหนือกาลเวลา
- Sati
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The Hours FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Hours, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hours?
The Hours runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Hours released?
The Hours was released on December 27, 2002.
Who directed The Hours?
The Hours was directed by Stephen Daldry.
More films by Stephen Daldry Who is in the cast of The Hours?
The Hours stars Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore.
How much did The Hours make at the box office?
The Hours grossed $108.8 million worldwide ($41.7 million domestic, $67.2 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is The Hours rated?
The Hours has 80 on Metacritic.
Is The Hours based on a book?
Yes. The Hours is adapted from The Hours by Michael Cunningham.
What awards did The Hours win?
The Hours won 4 awards from 27 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2003.
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