Havana (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Havana is a drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 144 minutes. “A gambler who trusted no one. A woman who risked everything. And a passion that brought them together in the most dangerous city in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American professional gambler named Jack Weil decides to visit Havana, Cuba to gamble. On the boat to Havana, he meets Roberta Duran, the wife of a revolutionary, Arturo. Shortly after their arrival, Arturo is taken away by the secret police, and Roberta is captured and tortured. Jack frees her, but she continues to support the revolution.
Who’s in it. Havana stars Robert Redford as Jack Weil, Lena Olin as Bobby Duran, Alan Arkin as Joe Volpi and Tomas Milian as Menocal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Havana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Havana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Havana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Havana (1990)?
- In US, Havana is available to 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 Havana worth watching?
- Havana holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Havana?
- Havana stars Robert Redford, Lena Olin, Alan Arkin, Tomas Milian and Daniel Davis.
- When was Havana released?
- Havana was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.