The Vessel (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, The Vessel is a drama film directed by Julio Quintana, running about 86 minutes. “Is a miracle just a tragedy, narrowly avoided by chance?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ten years after a tsunami destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside, a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.
Who’s in it. The Vessel stars Martin Sheen as Father Douglas, Sunshine Logroño as Oscar, Julio Ramos as Bigo and Leslie Van Zandt as Ingrid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Vessel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vessel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vessel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vessel (2016)?
- In US, The Vessel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vessel worth watching?
- The Vessel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vessel?
- The Vessel stars Martin Sheen, Sunshine Logroño, Julio Ramos, Leslie Van Zandt and Marisé Álvarez.
- When was The Vessel released?
- The Vessel was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.