Survive the Savage Sea (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1992, Survive the Savage Sea is a drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Kevin James Dobson, running about 120 minutes. “MISSING: An American family on vacation. LAST SEEN: 38 days ago. LOCATION: Somewhere in the Pacific. STATUS: Presumed dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the six members of the Robertson family spend 37 days adrift in the Pacific with no maps, compass, or navigational instruments.They use every survival technique they can as they battle 20-foot waves, marauding sharks, thirst, starvation, and exhaustion.
Who’s in it. Survive the Savage Sea stars Robert Urich as Jack Carpenter, Ali MacGraw as Claire Carpenter, Danielle von Zerneck as Susan and David Franklin as Wally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Survive the Savage Sea has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Survive the Savage Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Survive the Savage Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Survive the Savage Sea (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Survive the Savage Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Survive the Savage Sea worth watching?
- Survive the Savage Sea holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Survive the Savage Sea?
- Survive the Savage Sea stars Robert Urich, Ali MacGraw, Danielle von Zerneck, David Franklin and David Daniels.
- When was Survive the Savage Sea released?
- Survive the Savage Sea was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.