Hurricane Season
“They turned a tragedy into a triumph.”
Synopsis
Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just will not give up. Coach Al Collins, gathers other players from hard-hit schools and builds a team actually worthy enough to go to the state playoffs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hurricane Season
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-02
Top Cast
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Forest Whitaker
Al Collins
Taraji P. Henson
Dayna Collins
Bonnie Hunt
Principal Durant
Isaiah Washington
Coach Simmons
China Anne McClain
Alana Collins
Jalene Mack
Andrea Wall
Jarod Einsohn
Randy Verdin
Shad Moss
Gary Davis
Jackie Long
J.J.
Khleo Thomas
David Willis
JB Smoove
Sam
Lil Wayne
Lamont
Deneen Tyler
Stephanie Davis
Courtney B. Vance
Mr. Randolph
Eric D. Hill Jr.
Christian Wall
Robbie Jones
Brian Randolph
Louis Coleman
Carl Cobbins
Irma P. Hall
Grandma Rose
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$143K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.99x
+$857K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Story
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Eisele
- Original Score
- Mark Mancina
- Original Title
- Hurricane Season
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $143K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, The Story Company, IAM Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Story
Robert Eisele
Mark Mancina
Larry Blanford
Stuart Levy
Michael Beugg, Scott Glassgold, Bob Weinstein, Stephanie Allain, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Story
Director
Mark Mancina
Original Music Composer
Michael Beugg
Producer
Scott Glassgold
Producer
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Larry Blanford
Director of Photography
Stuart Levy
Editor
Robert Eisele
Writer
Stephanie Allain
Producer
Raymond Brothers
Producer
Carlos Barbosa
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricane Season
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What is Hurricane Season about?
Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just will not give up. Coach Al Collins, gathers other players from hard-hit schools and builds a team actually worthy enough to go to the state playoffs.
Who directed Hurricane Season?
Hurricane Season was directed by Tim Story.
Who stars in Hurricane Season?
The principal cast of Hurricane Season includes Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, Bonnie Hunt, Isaiah Washington, China Anne McClain.
When was Hurricane Season released and how long is it?
Hurricane Season was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hurricane Season?
Hurricane Season had a reported production budget of $143K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (6.99 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hurricane Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hurricane Season was composed by Mark Mancina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hurricane Season?
Hurricane Season holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).