The Hurricane (1999)
A boxer's fight for justice unfolds with earnest determination and a pervasive melancholy.
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
How intense is The Hurricane?
The Hurricane has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Hurricane feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Hurricane
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Hurricane for you?
Is The Hurricane scary?
No. The Hurricane is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hurricane gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Hurricane sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Hurricane OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Hurricane?
The Hurricane runs 2h 26m.
Where can I stream The Hurricane?
The Hurricane is streaming on Starz and YouTube (free).
Does The Hurricane 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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