The Old Man and the Sea
Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Santiago goes out on his usual fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life. Then a shark attacks and tries to steal his catch.
Where to watch The Old Man and the Sea in United States
Can I watch The Old Man and the Sea in United States? Yes — you can stream The Old Man and the Sea in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
About The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea is a 1990 English-language action, drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor. The cast is led by Anthony Quinn, Gary Cole, Patricia Clarkson. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free.
The Old Man and the Sea was produced by William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz and Yorkshire Television and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 25, 1990.
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Writers
- Roger O. Hirson
- Release date
- March 25, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz, Yorkshire Television
The Old Man and the Sea cast & crew
The Old Man and the Sea was directed by Jud Taylor and written by Roger O. Hirson.
The cast features Anthony Quinn as Santiago, Gary Cole as Tom Pruitt, Patricia Clarkson as Mary Pruitt, Joe Santos as López, Valentina Quinn as Ángela, and Francesco Quinn as Young Santiago.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Tony Imi, and it was produced by Robert E. Fuisz and William F. Storke.
Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and tv movie, The Old Man and the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Old Man and the Sea
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Cast of The Old Man and the Sea
Anthony Quinn
Santiago
Gary Cole
Tom Pruitt
Patricia Clarkson
Mary Pruitt
Joe Santos
López
Valentina Quinn
Ángela
Francesco Quinn
Young Santiago
Sully Diaz
María
Raúl Dávila
Paul Calderon
Anderez
Jamie Tirelli
James McDaniel
Rene Rivera
The Old Man and the Sea — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea in United States?
The Old Man and the Sea is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is The Old Man and the Sea on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Old Man and the Sea is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Old Man and the Sea in?
The Old Man and the Sea is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
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