Old Man (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Old Man is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by John Kent Harrison, running about 98 minutes. “He put his faith in the mighty river to bring them home. She put her faith in him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prisoner set on serving his time gets recruited to save a pregnant woman trapped in a tree during the Great Flood of 1927. A massive storm drives them farther from their destination and they soon must decide to go off on their own or find their way home.
Who’s in it. Old Man stars Jeanne Tripplehorn as Addie Rebecca Brice, Arliss Howard as J.J. Taylor, Leo Burmester as Plump Convict and Daro Latiolais as Cajun Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Old Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Man (1997)?
- In US, Old Man is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Old Man worth watching?
- Old Man holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Man?
- Old Man stars Jeanne Tripplehorn, Arliss Howard, Leo Burmester, Daro Latiolais and Ray McKinnon.
- When was Old Man released?
- Old Man was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.