The Light Between Oceans (2016)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,408 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2016-09-02
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch The Light Between Oceans
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
The Light Between Oceans parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Light Between Oceans is a PG-13 period drama dealing with miscarriage, loss of a child, and difficult moral choices around a rescued baby.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Michael Fassbender as Tom Sherbourne
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The Light Between Oceans FAQ
Is The Light Between Oceans good?
The Light Between Oceans has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,408 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Light Between Oceans?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Light Between Oceans OK for kids?
The Light Between Oceans is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Light Between Oceans is a PG-13 period drama dealing with miscarriage, loss of a child, and difficult moral choices around a rescued baby.
What movies are like The Light Between Oceans?
If you liked The Light Between Oceans, try Labor Day, Walkabout, Summerland and Lion.