Review of The Finest Hours (2016) by Karen B — 28 May 2016

Great family movie, and it's based on a true story. What's not to like!

This review of The Finest Hours (2016) was written by Karen B on 28 May 2016.

The Finest Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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