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The Hurricane

1937·Movie
1h 44min·NR
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–66%

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The Hurricane fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

South Sea Adventure Calls

A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
Classic Disaster FilmTropical StormColonial InjusticeRomantic DramaPolynesian CultureEmotional StorytellingSpectacular Visuals1930s CinemaHuman vs. Nature

Crew

Directed by:
John Ford, Stuart Heisler, Wingate Smith
Written by:
Dudley Nichols, Oliver H.P. Garrett, James Norman Hall
Produced by:
Samuel Goldwyn, Percy Ikerd, Merritt Hulburd
Composed by:
Hugo Friedhofer, Edward B. Powell, Alfred Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Hurricane

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Where can I stream The Hurricane legally?

PrimeKanopyPlexFawesome

The Hurricane is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hurricane worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hurricane rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Hurricane?

1 h 44 min

The Hurricane runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Hurricane based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Hurricane in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hurricane?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hurricane in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hurricane use?

Actor AllusionAllegorical CharacterAmoral AttorneyArtistic License – HistoryBig "NO!"Clear My NameThe Corpse Stops HereLuxury Prison SuiteDirty CopKarma HoudiniWhite Man's BurdenScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!and 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Hurricane, including Actor Allusion, Allegorical Character, Amoral Attorney.