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An extraordinary true story, based on the New York Times best-seller. Best friends Nick Schuyler (Zachary Levi) and Will Bleakley (Marshall Cook), and NFL players Marquis Cooper (Quentin Plair) and Corey Smith (Terrence Terrell), depart Clearwater, Florida for a fishing trip 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. While attempting to free a trapped anchor before a fierce storm hits, their boat capsizes, throwing the four friends violently into the freezing water.
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- Zachary Levi
- Josh Duhamel
- Quentin Plair
- Terrence Terrell
- Marshall Cook
- JoBeth Williams
- Floriana Lima
- Leeshon Alexander
- James Martin Kelly
- Jessica Blackmore
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This harrowing true survival story divides audiences between those moved by its raw emotional power and others frustrated by its bloated runtime and repetitive pacing. While many praise Josh Duhamel's performance and the film's unflinching portrayal of tragedy at sea, critics consistently cite pacing issues and argue that 30 minutes could have been cut for a tighter experience.
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- Dec 15, 2025
2025 Ranked The harrowing at-sea experience is well-shot and intense. That being said, it is marred by cliche-ridden dialogue and a runtime that drags. While it has powerful moments, 'Not Without Hope' never fully comes together as a great film. Josh Duhamel seems to have…
NavyVet07🔥🔥🔥Jan 13, 2026John Duhamel sure delivered one hell of a speech on hypothermia.
KyloDec 13, 2025Why did will kinda look like charlie kirk
Sophia - Dec 13, 2025
for the love of god somebody wipe off the camera
ChristaDec 16, 2025I feel like I make this statement way too often for my liking. Not every true story needs a feature length film adaptation. This one is especially brutal because it really drags out in length and did not need to be 2 hours long. 30 mins could have been cut and you would…
🏳️⚧️💕Belle Forgers 💕🏳️⚧️May 25, 2026I don’t know how accurate this is to the real event, but I like that they allowed the tragedy to happen here, there was no playing it safe. In situations like this, hope becomes everything. People hold onto it because it’s the only thing keeping them going. But when life…
tosin - Dec 17, 2025
Score : 5.7/10 ✅ For something as simple as four best buddies lost at sea, where hypothermia and powerful waves suppress their existence one hour at a time, the repetitiveness plays like a double-edged sword. Which is sad to say because I have a feeling this is dead right,…
DeathyJan 22, 2026Well, you can't bench press the ocean. The other night I was scrolling threw on Apple Tv to see if I can find a movie to watch and I ran into this one. I watched a trailer for it and it got me intrigued. Considering the fact this is based on a true story and is directed by…
Strawtadpool464Dec 13, 2025Story of a guy who refuses to share his jacket
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- BENNY likedNot Without Hope
6/10 This movie hits hard. It’s based on a true story and you really feel the tension the whole time. The ocean scenes are intense and kinda stressful, but in a good way. It’s not just about survival, it’s also about friendship and not giving up when things get real bad.
Jen likedNot Without HopeI’m always a fan of based on true story movies so I had to check this one; especially since it was based in Florida. It’s a good story but I think it was longer than it needed to be. There were also some issues with if it was night or day during this movie as well. It’s a decent watch but not for…
Mitch is "meh" onNot Without HopeWatching a 5 min summary of the movie would be better. Really boring, not interesting at all, doesn’t try anything new or unique. Plus the way they got into this situation in real life is stupid and worse than the movie representation, shouldn’t have made a movie about it.
- Amz Town likedNot Without Hope
It hard to dislike a film that’s based on a true story. Heartbreaking but an important story to tell!
CanadianZar is "meh" onNot Without HopeBased on a true story you can tell how this movie plays out. Very obvious from the start.
Twilighter2007 lovedNot Without Hopeoh my gosh, so good. based on a true story. it did make me tear up. great cast also
- Tyler Mazzola likedNot Without Hope
i read the description wrong, i thought everyone lived😭 i was mistaken
Kendall Waller likedNot Without Hope‘I know boats’ 😂 good portrayal of a true story
Krissy likedNot Without Hope6/10 a hard watch but it was interesting
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- MDMichael Dy
Football Brotherhood keeps the hope alive
NFNijah FriendKept me on the edge of my seat
A5animefan221327 5Pretty freaking good
- AEAndrew Ediger
Really good true story sad one but very very good
JSJorge SiliezarBetter than I thought it would be. It’s intense and makes you feel how terrifying the open water can be.
DBDA BOSSAwesome movie way better than the trailer
- JFJack Fong
made me nervous (in a good way) and hands sweaty throughout
VBVeronica BarreraWonderful
MVmanoj vermaGood movie. But direction and screen play could have been better
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Is Not Without Hope (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Not Without Hope (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 59min long.
What's Not Without Hope (2025) about?
An extraordinary true story, based on the New York Times best-seller. Best friends Nick Schuyler (Zachary Levi) and Will Bleakley (Marshall Cook), and NFL players Marquis Cooper (Quentin Plair) and Corey Smith (Terrence Terrell), depart Clearwater, Florida for a fishing trip 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. While attempting to free a trapped anchor before a fierce storm hits, their boat capsizes, throwing the four friends violently into the freezing water.
Who's the cast of Not Without Hope (2025)?
- Zachary Levi as Nick Schuyler
- Josh Duhamel as Captain Timothy Close
- Quentin Plair as Marquis Cooper
- Terrence Terrell as Corey Smith
- Marshall Cook as Will Bleakley
- JoBeth Williams as Marcia Schuyler
- Floriana Lima as Paula
- Leeshon Alexander as Lieutenant Commander Patrick Peschka
- James Martin Kelly as Stu
- Jessica Blackmore as Rebekah Cooper
Who's the director behind Not Without Hope (2025)?
Joe Carnahan directed Not Without Hope (2025).
Who produced Not Without Hope (2025)?
Leeshon Alexander, Dean Altit and Adam Beasley produced Not Without Hope (2025).
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