Not Without Hope Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 13, 2025

Not Without Hope

Release Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 Limited

Director: Joe Carnahan

Starring: Josh Duhamel • Zachary Levi • JoBeth Williams • Quentin Plair • Terrence Terrell

R Drama N/A

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Four friends are on a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico when their boat capsizes, stranding the four men at sea. In the days that follow, the men fight to survive as they await to see if help will come.

Drama Thriller True Story

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Who stars in Not Without Hope – Cast List

Josh Duhamel
... Timothy Close

Off the Grid, London Calling
Zachary Levi
... Nick Schuyler

Sarah's Oil, Tangled
J
JoBeth Williams
Chantilly Bridge, Sgt. Will Gardner
Q
Quentin Plair
T
Terrence Terrell
Unexpected Christmas, Fight Night (mini series)
M
Marshall Cook
... Will Bleakley

Who is making Not Without Hope – Crew List

A look at Not Without Hope behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joe Carnahan last helmed Copshop and Boss Level. The film's writer Joe Carnahan last penned Shadow Force and Boss Level.

Director: Joe Carnahan
Screenwriter: Joe Carnahan
Producers: Joe Carnahan
Willie Kutner
Russell Wilson

Studios: CAA Media Finance
Production Company: 7 Bucks Entertainment
Highland Film Group
Lime Tree Productions
Why Not You Productions

Production – What we know about the Not Without Hope

Key Facts

Director Rupert Wainwright has exited the project due to “creative differences" (8/4/2020).
Miles Teller will star and produce via his Lime Tree Productions -- this is the actor's first producing credit (6/20/2020).
The film was first announced in 2014 with Dwayne Johnson starring; he's no longer involved in the project (6/20/2020).
Based on the memoir/book by Nick Schuyler and Jeré Longman. True story.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2025

Completed

Changed Not Without Hope movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2023

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production is underway in Malta.

Jun 2020

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Highland Film Group is selling at virtual Cannes film festival. Miles Teller on-board to star in the film.

Oct 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Nov 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Relativity acquired the worldwide rights to finance, produce and distribute the film. Dwayne Johnson will produce and star.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Not Without Hope Trailers and Clips

Not Without Hope

Official Trailer

Not Without Hope Release Date: When was the film released?

Not Without Hope was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 12 , 2025. There were 20 20 other movies released on the same date, including Silent Night, Deadly Night, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary) and Ella McCay. As a limited release, Not Without Hope was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Not Without Hope is currently being determined. Stay tuned!