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The Hurricane

Seen it?

1937 | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved The Poseidon Adventure or Titanic, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1937: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Sound. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Ford

  • Jon HallTerangi
  • Dorothy LamourMarama
  • Raymond MasseyDeLaage
  • Mary AstorMme. DeLaage
  • C. Aubrey SmithFather Paul
  • Thomas MitchellDr. Kersaint
  • Jerome CowanCaptain Nagle
  • Al KikumeChief Mehevi
  • John CarradineGuard Captain
  • Kuulei De ClercqTita