This stellar, motivational true story is a wild ride. The Finest Hours is an action-thriller based on the story of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history in 1952. Luckily, we’ll be able to see it on our smaller screens starting May 24.
In the movie, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, ripping a T-2 oil tanker in half and trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly sinking stern. When word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard, four men led by Captain Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) set out in a 12-seat boat on a daring mission to rescue the stranded men, braving freezing cold, 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, and guided by Webber’s vow that “We all live, or we all die.” Packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action and anchored in a belief in the strength of the human spirit, The Finest Hours is a triumph.
The Finest Hours is based on the acclaimed non-fiction book of the same name by Casey Sherman and Michael J. Tougias. Viewers can enjoy diving into the thrilling eye of the storm with: An all-new documentary “Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story,” in which real-life residents of Chatham recall the events that set the stage for the film’s historic rescue mission; Four making-of featurettes highlighting cast members experiences and reflections by members of the U.S. Coast Guard; as well as two never-before-shared Deleted Scenes.
Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Digital SD, Disney Movies Anywhere
- Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story – Visit the quaint and close-knit town of Chatham, and experience the events surrounding the most heroic Coast Guard rescue ever through the eyes of the people who witnessed them.
- Brotherhood– Cast members reflect on the bonds they forged during the shoot.
- Two Crews – Chris Pine and Casey Affleck share insights into Bernie Webber and Ray Sybert, men who led their respective crews against all odds.
- What is your finest hour? – A Coast Guard member recounts an incredible rescue.
- The Finest Inspiration: The U.S. Coast Guard Meet the people who put their lives on the line for others.
Deleted Scenes:
- A Desperate Idea
- The Story of How They Met
DVD
- Brotherhood
- The Finest Inspiration: The U.S. Coast Guard
I write like I think—fast, curious, and a little feral. I chase the weird, the witty, and the why-is-this-happening-now. From AI meltdowns to fashion glow-ups, if it makes you raise an eyebrow or rethink your algorithm, I’m probably writing about it. Expect sharp takes, occasional sarcasm, and zero tolerance for boring content.
