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Movie Info

Release Date: September 17, 1999
Runtime: 146 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $73,956,241
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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82%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
1,502 votes
⭐
7.6/10
IMDb
107,417 votes
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The Hurricane

1999

"Fighting for justice, against all odds."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Lazarus and the Hurricane? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Carter, zis β€žUraganul” All international titles (2) →
Drama 146 min 7.6/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Golden Globes
1
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2000 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Denzel Washington Winner
2000 Oscars Best Actor Denzel Washington Nominated
1938 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Thomas Mitchell Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
2000 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Denzel Washington
Year Festival Category Winner
1938 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Thomas Mitchell
2000 Oscars Best Actor Denzel Washington

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $73,956,241
Profit $23,956,241
ROI +47.9% (1.5x)

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The Hurricane is directed by Norman Jewison .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Hurricane

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  • Denzel Washington's portrayal of Rubin Carter involved extensive research, including meeting Carter himself and studying his life to capture the essence of his struggle.

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  • During filming, the production team utilized several real locations in New Jersey, which helped to authentically depict the environment surrounding Carter's story.

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  • The film features a poignant scene where Rubin Carter's boxing matches are intercut with his time in prison, symbolizing his battle for freedom and justice.

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  • Vicellous Shannon, who played a young version of Rubin Carter, was inspired by Washington's performance and considered it a pivotal moment in his own acting career.

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  • The film includes a notable soundtrack that features a mix of original compositions and period-specific music, enhancing the emotional impact of Carter's journey.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper clipping displayed in the background has a typo in the headline, which incorrectly spells 'Carter' as 'Catter'.

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  • Norman Jewison, the director, is known for his socially conscious films, and 'The Hurricane' continues this trend, linking it to his previous works that address issues of injustice.

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