Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- earnest
- patriotic
- historical film night
- war movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the historical aviation drama watchable and competently directed, while noting limited resources and overly emphatic scoring.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Polish Squadron 303 pilots fight not only for Britain but to preserve the idea of Poland after its partition between Germany and Russia.
The plot explicitly links the pilots’ aerial defense of England with the continued existence of Poland as a modern nation.
Squadron 303 is equipped with almost-obsolete Hurricane fighters while confronting Nazi forces in the skies over England.
The film’s central set pieces depict Polish pilots fighting in Battle of Britain dogfights above England.
Films like Hurricane, and why
Dunkirk
shared world war ii aviation drama, aerial combat, and emphasis on allied pilots
The Battle of Britain
shared battle of britain setting, fighter-pilot heroism, and historical war spectacle
The Imitation Game
shared world war ii combat drama, international resistance, and patriotic sacrifice
Movie Details
- Director
- David Blair
- Release Date
- 2018-09-07
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (188)
Cast
- Iwan Rheon
- Milo Gibson
- Stefanie Martini
- Marcin Dorociński
- Kryštof Hádek
- Nicholas Farrell
- Teresa Mahoney
- Sam Hoare
- Phil McKee
- Robert Portal
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hurricane about?
- Polish fighter pilots risk everything in the Battle of Britain, defending England while carrying the fate of their conquered homeland into the sky.
- What is Hurricane like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hurricane as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hurricane violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Hurricane as moderate.
- What did critics think of Hurricane?
- Critics generally found the historical aviation drama watchable and competently directed, while noting limited resources and overly emphatic scoring.
- Which films are like Hurricane?
- Films with a similar feel include Dunkirk, The Battle of Britain, and The Imitation Game.
- How long is Hurricane?
- Hurricane runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hurricane?
- In United States, Hurricane streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
