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The Hurricane

7.419992h 26m15MovieDrama

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
WritersDan Gordon·Armyan Bernstein
ProducersNorman Jewison·Armyan Bernstein

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BFI Player and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hurricane on Netflix?

No, The Hurricane is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player.

Is The Hurricane on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Hurricane is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Hurricane for free?

The Hurricane is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

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).