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The Finest Hours
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Craig Gillespie. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Finest Hours.
MoviHero lists January 27, 2016 as the release date for The Finest Hours. Craig Gillespie is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chris Pine as Bernie Webber, Casey Affleck as Ray Sybert, Ben Foster as Richard Livesey, Eric Bana as Daniel Cluff. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 27, 2016
GenresDrama · Thriller · History · Action
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorCraig Gillespie
CastChris Pine as Bernie Webber, Casey Affleck as Ray Sybert, Ben Foster as Richard Livesey, Eric Bana as Daniel Cluff
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Finest Hours right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Finest Hours runs 1h 57m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 1,819 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“First and foremost this film reminds me of Hacksaw Ridge, second and no less important it's just as good as the afore mentioned film in…”
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“A very much acceptable film that inspired by a real event except long pauses and too much ineffective sentiment.”
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“Good. Nothing more than that, but nothing less either. 'The Finest Hours' is a little bit too on the nose in parts, I felt like…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMiriam WebberMiriam Webber appears in The Finest Hours (2016).Open character guide otherRichard LiveseyRichard Livesey appears in The Finest Hours (2016).Open character guide otherBernie WebberBernie Webber appears in The Finest Hours (2016).Open character guide otherRay SybertRay Sybert appears in The Finest Hours (2016).Open character guide otherDaniel CluffDaniel Cluff appears in The Finest Hours (2016).Open character guide
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