The Hurricane
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Synopsis
The story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Cast
- Denzel Washington
- Vicellous Reon Shannon
- Deborah Kara Unger
- Liev Schreiber
- John Hannah
- Dan Hedaya
- Debbi Morgan
- Clancy Brown
- David Paymer
- Harris Yulin
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- Sep 30, 2023
No movie will ever tell this story more effectively than Bob Dylan did.
Neill ShaughnessAug 29, 2022This typical 90s styled biopic ain’t much of a sports movie, rather an emotionally strong humane social drama that stays relevant till date for its subject matter. The execution however takes the cliched conventional route, runs a bit too long and lacks any high thrills,…
Michael JamesJul 5, 2021OK, was I the only one who thought this movie was going to be a sports film where we would see Washington boxing throughout the whole movie? By the opening, I was led to believe this would be a new take on sports a la "Raging Bull", but I was pleasantly surprised to find a…
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine - Nov 24, 2024
"Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out." I can't believe this movie isn't being talked about anymore. Easily one of Denzel Washington's most heart-wrenching performances, just wow. Denzel losing the Best Actor Oscar for this is genuinely a crime against humanity
🦍Jan 1, 2021Denzel Washington’s towering performance in “Malcolm X” was certainly a performance for the ages, but out of bad luck (and politics) he didn’t win the Oscar. Washington starred in a slew of high caliber dramas throughout the ’90’s that also sung of his movie star charisma…
chavelFeb 5, 2025Easily the second best movie with Roger Deakins as cinematographer about a wrongly convicted man in which Clancy Brown plays the main prison guard.
Felipe F. - May 1, 2021
Denzel is absolutely incredible in this. The Hurricane is an awful, yet hopeful story that is well executed. With that said, this film is 45 minutes too long. There is so much time spent on aspects of this story that could have been done in fewer time. The beginning of this…
Ryan BinghamFeb 21, 2021FEBRUARY 2021 STAR OF THE MONTH: DENZEL WASHINGTON (#17) The true-ish story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a middleweight boxer who was imprisoned for a 1966 triple homicide and spent nineteen years behind bars before the conviction was overturned, is brought to the screen…
theironcupcakeNov 12, 2022Expected a sports film, and whilst there is an obvious through line to boxing, The Hurricane is an excellent drama about a man wrongly convicted of murder based on true events. Denzel Washington was fabulous in the main role, and is easily the finest thing in the film.…
Daryl
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- Isaiah Sparks likedThe Hurricane
Washington with another wonderful performance.
Mike T. is "meh" onThe HurricaneReally mediocre movie. One of the rare occasions where I pause something halfway, realize I don’t really want to continue watching it, then give up wanting to watch it. I’m no expert on Rubin Carter’s life, but it seems like a case of “wrong man, wrong time”.
charles west lovedThe HurricaneThis was one of the most inspirational stories I have ever heard. This is a true hidden gem of Denzel Washington. 9.8/10
- John Doran likedThe Hurricane
It’s Denzel innit! Best Actor of all time and more importantly it’s based on a true story which makes you think just what Rubin Carter went through to be wrongly accused and imprisoned for all them years because of a person’s own hatred
Francesco Vinci lovedThe HurricaneA good film in every part, obviously the interpretation of Denzel Washington does much. Thanks to him I was able to empathize with the character of Rubin immediately! He absolutely deserves the golden globe he won!
Matyas Hromas likedThe Hurricanegreat film and great performance by Denzel Washington as always, the fact that the film is by real story is surprising and sad
- Mickerdoo lovedThe Hurricane
Incredible true story of patience, strength of mind and justice. Denzel is jaw dropping. Glad someone took the time.
Rohan lovedThe HurricaneMuch better bio drama than Ali. Denzel gives a complete performance in this harrowing tale. 8/10
Buxop likedThe HurricaneDenzel's best role. I wish this movie was more popular and more people knew about this story.
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Metacritic
Milks Carter's story for maximum inspirational value, and at times the movie skirts dangerously close to afterschool-special territory.
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
Jewison handles this rich tapestry of non-linear scenes with the skill of the old pro he is, and carefully modulates the drama to create the maximum emotional impact.
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Epic in nearly every way, The Hurricane has the power to blow you away.
Susan Wloszczyna
USA Today
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hurricane (1999) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Hurricane (1999)?
The movie is 2hr 26min long.
What's The Hurricane (1999) 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's the cast of The Hurricane (1999)?
- Denzel Washington as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
- Vicellous Reon Shannon as Lesra Martin
- Deborah Kara Unger as Lisa Peters
- Liev Schreiber as Sam Chaiton
- John Hannah as Terry Swinton
- Dan Hedaya as Detective Vincent Della Pesca
- Debbi Morgan as Mae Thelma
- Clancy Brown as Lt. Jimmy Williams
- David Paymer as Myron Bedlock
- Harris Yulin as Leon Friedman
Who's the director behind The Hurricane (1999)?
Norman Jewison directed The Hurricane (1999).
Who produced The Hurricane (1999)?
Marc Abraham, Irving Azoff and Armyan Bernstein produced The Hurricane (1999).
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