The Hurricane(1999)
“His greatest fight was for justice.”
Overview
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
Beacon Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$74M
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Vicellous Shannon
as Lesra Martin
Deborah Kara Unger
as Lisa Peters
Liev Schreiber
as Sam Chaiton
John Hannah
as Terry
Dan Hedaya
as Della Pesca
Debbi Morgan
as Mae Thelma
Clancy Brown
as Lt. Jimmy Williams
David Paymer
as Myron Bedlock
Harris Yulin
as Leon Friedman
Rod Steiger
as Judge Sarokin
Badja Djola
as Mobutu
Where to Watch
fuboTV
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Essential
Starz Apple TV Channel
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
Starz Roku Premium Channel
YouTube TV
Paramount+ Roku Premium ChannelAvailability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$74M
Production Companies
Beacon Pictures • Rudy Langlois Productions • Azoff Films
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hurricane?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hurricane (1999).
What is The Hurricane about?▼
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Who directed The Hurricane?▼
The Hurricane was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is The Hurricane?▼
The Hurricane has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hurricane?▼
The cast of The Hurricane includes Denzel Washington as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Vicellous Shannon as Lesra Martin, Deborah Kara Unger as Lisa Peters, Liev Schreiber as Sam Chaiton, John Hannah as Terry and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.