The Hours (2002)
Three women across different eras yearn for deeper lives, their intimate struggles weaving into a melancholic, shared recognition.
The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
How intense is The Hours?
The Hours has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Hours feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Hours
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hours for you?
Is The Hours scary?
No. The Hours is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hours gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Hours sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Hours OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Hours?
The Hours runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream The Hours?
The Hours is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Hours have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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