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The Hurricane

7.419992h 26mMovieDrama

The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.

DirectorNorman Jewison
WritersArmyan Bernstein·Dan Gordon
ProducersJohn Ketcham·Norman Jewison

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman Jewison

DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
VSVicellous Shannon
Vicellous Shannon
Lesra Martin
DUDeborah Kara Unger
Deborah Kara Unger
Lisa Peters
LSLiev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Sam Chaiton
JHJohn Hannah
John Hannah
Terry
DHDan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Della Pesca
DMDebbi Morgan
Debbi Morgan
Mae Thelma
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Lt. Jimmy Williams
DPDavid Paymer
David Paymer
Myron Bedlock
HYHarris Yulin
Harris Yulin
Leon Friedman
RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Judge Sarokin
BDBadja Djola
Badja Djola
Mobutu

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The Hurricane — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hurricane?

The Hurricane isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Hurricane on Netflix?

No, The Hurricane is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Hurricane on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hurricane isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Hurricane for free?

The Hurricane isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Hurricane based on a true story?

Yes — The Hurricane is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).