The Survivalist (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2021, The Survivalist is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Jon Keeyes, running about 91 minutes. “Ordinary guy, extraordinary arsenal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A year and a half after the fall of civilization from a virus outbreak, a former FBI agent is forced to protect a young woman, who is immune to the disease, from a dangerous gang hunting her led by a psychopath who believes he’s going to use her to save the world.
Who’s in it. The Survivalist stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Ben, John Malkovich as Aaron Ramsey, Ruby Modine as Sarah and Jenna Leigh Green as Marley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Survivalist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Survivalist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Survivalist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Survivalist (2021)?
- In US, The Survivalist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Survivalist worth watching?
- The Survivalist holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Survivalist?
- The Survivalist stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich, Ruby Modine, Jenna Leigh Green and Lori Petty.
- When was The Survivalist released?
- The Survivalist was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.