The Old Man and the Sea movie poster

The Old Man and the Sea

1958 · 1h 26m · Released

NR Adventure, Drama

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.

6.5 The Movie Database
Read the book by Ernest Hemingway

Where to stream The Old Man and the Sea

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Original Theatrical Trailer
1958 THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA Official Trailer 1 Warner Bros
Sharks Eat The Old Man's Marlin

Top cast and crew

John Sturges Director
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)
TR Tony Rosa Gambler (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions about The Old Man and the Sea

Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea in the United States?

The Old Man and the Sea is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond, and Mary Hemingway. John Sturges is the director.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).

When did The Old Man and the Sea come out?

The Old Man and the Sea was released on October 7, 1958.

Which studio made The Old Man and the Sea?

The Old Man and the Sea was produced by Leland Hayward Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States and Peru.

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