description Hours Overview
Hours is a 2013 thriller about a father’s desperate attempts to sustain his newborn child following Hurricane Katrina’s impact. The film depicts the challenges of maintaining power and resources during a crisis. It premiered in March 2013 and was released after the death of actor Paul Walker.
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info Hours Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2013 |
help Hours FAQ
What is Nolan trying to keep running in Hours?
Nolan Hayes is trying to keep his prematurely born daughter alive after a hurricane knocks out the hospital's electricity. The central problem is maintaining power for the infant's ventilator while the hospital is being evacuated. [Film synopsis](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hours_2013)
Is Hours set in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
Yes. The thriller takes place in a New Orleans hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when the evacuation leaves Nolan behind with his newborn. The storm matters because it cuts the hospital off from reliable power and staff. [Plot details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hours_%282013_film%29)
Who plays the father in Hours?
Paul Walker plays Nolan Hayes, the father at the center of the film, and Genesis Rodriguez plays his wife Abigail. The cast also includes T. J. Hassan and Judd Lormand. [Cast details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hours_%282013_film%29)
Was Hours released after Paul Walker died?
Yes. It premiered at South by Southwest on March 10, 2013 and received its US release on December 13, 2013, after Walker died on November 30. That timing made it a posthumous release even though the film had already premiered. [Release history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hours_%282013_film%29)
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