The Finest Hours
On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word of the disaster reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders a daring rescue mission. Despite the ferocious weather, coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try and save the crew against seemingly impossible odds
This well-crafted film is an exciting depiction of a heroic true story of the courage and grit of both military Coast Guard members and salty seamen working on the waves for a living. Great for family viewing. CONTRIBUTOR: CCG - www.VirtueHeroes.com
Spiritual staying power and stamina
Acting upon good & resolute beliefs, despite danger
Choosing the strength of littleness
This review assesses the film from a fresh perspective: focusing on the virtue portrayed in it. It gives a good sense of the humble heroism we long for more media to depict and instill in children and youth. Read More
This Plugged In review gives families a good understanding of the plot, history and value of the film. Read More
This link connects you with the middle grade historical novel that tells the story depicted in the film, "The Finest Hours". Read More
This film shows intense sequences of peril in which lives are tragically lost, which can raise questions in some viewers about why God "allows" bad things to happen to "good" people.
