The Hurricane (1999)
Kernel Score: 85% · 1,494 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1999-09-17
Runtime: 146 minutes
Where to watch The Hurricane
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
The Hurricane parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Hurricane is an R-rated biographical drama about boxer Rubin Carter's wrongful imprisonment and fight for justice.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Boxing scenes and a wrongful-conviction prison drama bring moderate intensity, per the R rating and keywords like 'hard' and 'angry.'
- Language: Moderate — R rating for a gritty legal/prison drama suggests frequent strong language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
The Hurricane FAQ
Is The Hurricane good?
The Hurricane has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,494 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Hurricane?
In the US you can stream The Hurricane on Starz, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Hurricane OK for kids?
The Hurricane is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Hurricane is an R-rated biographical drama about boxer Rubin Carter's wrongful imprisonment and fight for justice.
What movies are like The Hurricane?
If you liked The Hurricane, try Big George Foreman, Creed III, Sing Sing and The Banker.