The Old Man and the Sea
“SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!”
Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
Where to watch The Old Man and the Sea in United States
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Where is The Old Man and the Sea streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea is a 1958 English-language adventure and drama film directed by John Sturges. The cast is led by Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Old Man and the Sea was produced by Leland Hayward Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America and Peru. It was released on October 7, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Sturges
- Writers
- Peter Viertel
- Release date
- October 7, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Peru
- Production
- Leland Hayward Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Old Man and the Sea cast & crew
The Old Man and the Sea was directed by John Sturges and written by Peter Viertel.
The cast features Spencer Tracy as The Old Man, Felipe Pazos as Manolin, the Boy, Harry Bellaver as Martin, the Cafe Bartender, Don Diamond as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited), Mary Hemingway as Tourist (uncredited), and Joey Ray as Gambler (uncredited).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by Leland Hayward.
Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
The Old Man and the Sea holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 165 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure and drama, The Old Man and the Sea is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Old Man and the Sea
Spencer Tracy
The Old Man
Felipe Pazos
Manolin, the Boy
Harry Bellaver
Martin, the Cafe Bartender
Don Diamond
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Mary Hemingway
Tourist (uncredited)
Joey Ray
Gambler (uncredited)
Mauritz Hugo
Gambler (uncredited)
Tony Rosa
Gambler (uncredited)
Don Blackman
Arm Wrestler
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 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 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 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Old Man and the Sea rated?
The Old Man and the Sea is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 165 ratings.
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