

Nate and Hayes
“He's a scoundrel... A hero... A lover of danger and the last of the adventurers... This is the story of Bully Hayes!”
Nathaniel Williamsen is taken to an island mission with his fiancee Sophie. Their ship, the Rona, is captained by the roguish Bully Hayes, who also takes a liking to Sophie. When Sophie is kidnapped by slave trader Ben Pease "Nate" teams with Hayes in order to find her.
Where to watch Nate and Hayes in United States
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Where is Nate and Hayes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Nate and Hayes
Nate and Hayes is a 1983 English-language adventure film directed by Ferdinand Fairfax. The cast is led by Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, Jenny Seagrove. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Nate and Hayes was produced by Paramount Pictures and Phillips Whitehouse Productions and made in United States of America and New Zealand. It was released on November 18, 1983, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ferdinand Fairfax
- Writers
- David Odell, John Hughes, Lloyd Phillips
- Release date
- November 18, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, New Zealand
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Phillips Whitehouse Productions
Nate and Hayes cast & crew
Nate and Hayes was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and written by David Odell, John Hughes, and Lloyd Phillips.
The cast features Tommy Lee Jones as Captain Bully Hayes, Michael O'Keefe as Nathaniel Williamson, Jenny Seagrove as Sophie, Max Phipps as Ben Pease, Grant Tilly as Count Von Rittenberg, and Peter Rowley as Louis Beck.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Tony Imi, and it was produced by Lloyd Phillips and Robert Whitehouse.
Is Nate and Hayes worth watching?
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, Nate and Hayes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nate and Hayes
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Cast of Nate and Hayes

Tommy Lee Jones
Captain Bully Hayes

Michael O'Keefe
Nathaniel Williamson

Jenny Seagrove
Sophie

Max Phipps
Ben Pease
Grant Tilly
Count Von Rittenberg

Peter Rowley
Louis Beck

William Johnson
Reverend Williamson

Mark Hadlow
Gun Operator

Kate Harcourt
Mrs. Williamson
Reg Ruka
Moaka

Roy Billing
Auctioneer

Bruce Allpress
Mr. Blake
Nate and Hayes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nate and Hayes in United States?
Nate and Hayes 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 Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Nate and Hayes in?
Nate and Hayes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nate and Hayes?
Nate and Hayes runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Nate and Hayes rated?
Nate and Hayes is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 47 ratings.











