

I Saw the Light
“The story of Hank Williams”
Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.
Where to watch I Saw the Light in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About I Saw the Light
I Saw the Light is a 2016 English-language music and drama film directed by Marc Abraham. The cast is led by Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Wayne Péré. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
I Saw the Light was produced by Bron Studios and RatPac Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Marc Abraham
- Writers
- Marc Abraham
- Release date
- February 5, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Bron Studios, RatPac Entertainment
I Saw the Light cast & crew
I Saw the Light was directed by Marc Abraham and written by Marc Abraham.
The cast features Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams, Elizabeth Olsen as Audrey Mae Williams, Wayne Péré as Toby Marshall, David Krumholtz as James Dolan, Wrenn Schmidt as Bobbie Jett, and Bradley Whitford as Fred Rose.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Aaron L. Gilbert and Marc Abraham.
Is I Saw the Light worth watching?
I Saw the Light holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 218 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, I Saw the Light is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of I Saw the Light

Tom Hiddleston
Hank Williams

Elizabeth Olsen
Audrey Mae Williams

Wayne Péré
Toby Marshall

David Krumholtz
James Dolan

Wrenn Schmidt
Bobbie Jett

Bradley Whitford
Fred Rose

Josh Pais
Dore Schary

Cherry Jones
Lillie Williams

James DuMont
WB Nowlin

Joe Chrest
Oscar Davis

Charlie Talbert
Cliff Rogers

Maddie Hasson
Billie Jean
I Saw the Light — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Saw the Light in United States?
I Saw the Light is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is I Saw the Light in?
I Saw the Light is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Saw the Light?
I Saw the Light runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is I Saw the Light rated?
I Saw the Light is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 218 ratings.











