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The Finest Hours

6.620161h 57m12MovieActionDramaHistory

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

DirectorCraig Gillespie
WritersScott Silver·Eric Johnson
ProducersDorothy Aufiero·Jim Whitaker

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Craig Gillespie

CPChris Pine
Chris Pine
Bernie Webber
CACasey Affleck
Casey Affleck
Ray Sybert
BFBen Foster
Ben Foster
Richard Livesey
EBEric Bana
Eric Bana
Daniel Cluff
HGHolliday Grainger
Holliday Grainger
Miriam Webber
JOJohn Ortiz
John Ortiz
Wallace Quirey
KGKyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner
Andy Fitzgerald
JMJohn Magaro
John Magaro
Ervin Maske
GMGraham McTavish
Graham McTavish
Frank Fauteux
MRMichael Raymond-James
Michael Raymond-James
D.A. Brown
BKBeau Knapp
Beau Knapp
Mel Gouthro
JSJosh Stewart
Josh Stewart
Tchuda Southerland

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The Finest Hours — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Finest Hours?

The Finest Hours is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Finest Hours on Netflix?

No, The Finest Hours is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Finest Hours on Amazon Prime Video?

The Finest Hours isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Finest Hours for free?

The Finest Hours is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Finest Hours based on a true story?

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