The Hours
“The time to hide is over. The time to regret is gone. The time to live is now.”
Synopsis
The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-22
Top Cast
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Nicole Kidman
Virginia Woolf
Julianne Moore
Laura Brown
Meryl Streep
Clarissa Vaughan
Stephen Dillane
Leonard Woolf
Jack Rovello
Richie
Ed Harris
Richard Brown
Miranda Richardson
Vanessa Bell
John C. Reilly
Dan Brown
Allison Janney
Sally Lester
George Loftus
Quentin Bell
Charley Ramm
Julian Bell
Sophie Wyburd
Angelica Bell
Lyndsey Marshal
Lottie Hope
Linda Bassett
Nelly Boxall
Christian Coulson
Ralph Partridge
Michael Culkin
Doctor
Toni Collette
Kitty
Margo Martindale
Mrs. Latch
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$108.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.35x
+$83.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Daldry
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare
- Original Score
- Philip Glass, Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- The Hours
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $108.8M
- Production Studios
- Scott Rudin Productions, Robert Fox Productions, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Daldry
David Hare, Michael Cunningham
Philip Glass, Richard Strauss
Seamus McGarvey
Peter Boyle
Robert Fox, Scott Rudin, Ian MacNeil, Mark Huffam
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Daldry
Director
David Hare
Screenplay
Robert Fox
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Ian MacNeil
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Maria Djurkovic
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Andreas Petrides
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Lee Sheward
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Bradshaw
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hours about?
The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
Who directed The Hours?
The Hours was directed by Stephen Daldry.
Who stars in The Hours?
The principal cast of The Hours includes Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Stephen Dillane, Jack Rovello.
When was The Hours released and how long is it?
The Hours was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hours?
The Hours had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $108.8M at the worldwide box office (4.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hours was composed by Philip Glass, Richard Strauss.
Is The Hours based on a book or true story?
The Hours is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Cunningham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hours?
The Hours holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).