Only the Strong Survive (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, Only the Strong Survive is a music and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records.
Who’s in it. Only the Strong Survive stars Rufus Thomas as Himself, Carla Thomas as Herself, Isaac Hayes as Himself and Wilson Pickett as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Only the Strong Survive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the Strong Survive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only the Strong Survive tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Strong Survive (2002)?
- In US, Only the Strong Survive is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only the Strong Survive worth watching?
- Only the Strong Survive holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only the Strong Survive?
- Only the Strong Survive stars Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett and Mary Wilson.
- When was Only the Strong Survive released?
- Only the Strong Survive was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.