The Hurricane Diaries

Question

Is there anywhere/way to watch this movie?

Answer

Good question. If by “The Hurricane Diaries” you mean On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries, here’s what I found out about where to watch it (and the current status):

What It Is

“On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries” is a documentary directed and produced by Sanibel resident Laura DeBruce, about the resilience of the Sanibel Island community after Hurricane Ian. It includes first-hand footage from islanders and explores both the physical and emotional impact of the storm.

Where to Watch It Right Now

As of now, there is no widely available on-demand streaming platform listing for “On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries.” According to local sources, the film premiered May 15, 2025 at the Fort Myers Film Festival.
The production company, *Starfish Lane Productions*, notes that they are working on a “streaming arrangement” for the documentary.
The *Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation* also has news on its website about the film premiering and the community stories featured.
There is a trailer / video content on YouTube via the Sanibel Movie YouTube channel.
According to a Sanibel-area news site (Beach Talk Radio), the filmmaker has said she plans to make it available on various streaming platforms, but hasn’t confirmed which ones yet.

Bottom Line

Right now, you can’t reliably stream “On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries” on major on-demand services — but it's very likely coming. The film is still fairly new, just premiered, and the creators are working on distribution. Keep an eye on:

The Starfish Lane Productions website / social channels for streaming announcements.
The Sanibel Movie website / news page.
Local Southwest Florida film-festival or PBS / regional documentaries platforms — often local docs like this land there first.