The Hurricane (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama directed by Norman Jewison, starring Denzel Washington. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $74 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $50M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hurricane About?
The premise of The Hurricane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1966, boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter is wrongly convicted of murder, leading to a life sentence and sparking a global outcry. Years pass, and a determined Canadian teenager, Lesra Martin, becomes fascinated by Carter's case and begins a tireless campaign to prove his innocence. Their unlikely bond fuels a fight for justice, exposing flaws in the legal system and offering Carter a renewed hope for freedom.
The Hurricane Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wrongful conviction
- witness to a murder
- murder suspect
- toronto ontario canada
- reference to fyodor dostoyevsky
- reference to w.e. b. dubois
- reference to richard wright
- reference to victor hugo
- male rear nudity
- original author as character
- arrest
- husband wife relationship
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- year 1985
- year 1963
- flashback
- hospital
- trial
- wrong place at the wrong time
- injustice
- incorrect identification
- rubin hurricane carter character
- lergal crusade
- isolation
- political drama
- paterson new jersey
- flash forward
- travesty
- boy
- father daughter relationship
- husband forces his wife to divorce him
- divorce
- younger version of character
- acquittal
- surrogate father surrogate son relationship
- politics
- triple murder
- year 1973
- racial injustice
- attack
- fan the person
- guilt
- cause celebre
- prison visit
- wrongful conviction of murder
- exoneration
- trenton state prison new jersey
- guardian
- student
- innocence
- buying a book
The Hurricane Cast
Denzel Washington stars in The Hurricane. Directed by Norman Jewison.
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Director Norman Jewison
More from Norman Jewison
More films directed by Norman Jewison, best-rated first: Moonstruck, In the Heat of the Night, Fiddler on the Roof and The Cincinnati Kid.
The Hurricane Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hurricane 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.6
See on Metacritic
The Hurricane Plot Summary
What happens in The Hurricane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of a perilous 1992, Hurricane Andrew, a catastrophic category 5 storm, wreaks havoc on Gulfport, Alabama. As young siblings, Will and Breeze Rutledge, evacuate alongside their father, misfortune strikes when their truck becomes immobilized, forcing them to seek safety in a nearby home. Amidst the chaos, a powerful gust sends a water tank crashing down, tragically taking their father’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hurricane, scene by scene
The Hurricane Box Office & Budget
The Hurricane grossed $74 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $50.7 million came from the US and Canada and $23.3 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$74M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50.7M
- International
- $23.3M
- Budget
- $50M
The Hurricane Awards & Nominations
The Hurricane won 1 award from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2000, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2000 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Denzel Washington
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Norman Jewison
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Denzel Washington
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Oscars 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Denzel Washington
The Hurricane Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Hurricane?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the hurricane that threatens Gulfport, Alabama in 2018?
Cars in The Hurricane
34 cars on screen, including the 1966 Dodge Monaco and the 1975 Volvo 245.
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1966 Dodge Monaco Important role -
1975 Volvo 245 Important role -
1960 Cadillac Ambulance Minor role -
1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
The Hurricane Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Lazarus and the Hurricane” and “Onaltıncı Raund”.
- Also known as
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- Lazarus and the Hurricane
- Onaltıncı Raund
- Hurricane Carter
- Hurricane - Il grido dell'innocenza
- Huracán Carter
- O Furacão
- Huragan
- Ураган
- Hurikán v ringu
- Hurrikán
- 飓风
- Τυφώνας: Η Αληθινή Ιστορία
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- הוריקן
- Hurricane: O Furacão
- Hurikan
- 허리케인 카터
- ザ・ハリケーン
- Урагана
- 捍衛正義
- Carter, zis „Uraganul”
- Võ Sĩ Cuồng Phong
- Huracán
- Uraganas
- เฮอร์ริเคน อิสรภาพเหนือสังเวียน
- 黑罪風雲
- طوفان
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Movies Like The Hurricane
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hurricane Streets, The Trials of Darryl Hunt and Crown Heights.
The Hurricane FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Hurricane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hurricane?
The Hurricane runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was The Hurricane released?
The Hurricane was released on December 29, 1999.
Who directed The Hurricane?
The Hurricane was directed by Norman Jewison.
More films by Norman Jewison Who is in the cast of The Hurricane?
The Hurricane stars Denzel Washington.
How much did The Hurricane make at the box office?
The Hurricane grossed $74 million worldwide ($50.7 million domestic, $23.3 million international) on a budget of $50 million.
How is The Hurricane rated?
The Hurricane has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Hurricane win?
The Hurricane won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2000.
Does The Hurricane have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hurricane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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