The Old Man and the Sea (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, The Old Man and the Sea is a drama, adventure and animation film directed by Aleksandr Petrov, running about 22 minutes. “The fish is my brother, but I must kill him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An old fisherman goes out on his fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life.
Who’s in it. The Old Man and the Sea stars Gordon Pinsent as Old Man (voice), Kevin Duhaney as Boy (voice), Yoji Matsuda as (voice) and Rentaro Mikuni as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Old Man and the Sea has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Man and the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Man and the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Man and the Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
- The Old Man and the Sea holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?
- The Old Man and the Sea stars Gordon Pinsent, Kevin Duhaney, Yoji Matsuda and Rentaro Mikuni.
- When was The Old Man and the Sea released?
- The Old Man and the Sea was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.