Survival Run (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1979, Survival Run is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Larry Spiegel, running about 89 minutes. “Abused. Battered. Cornered. Six Kids Become Killers to Live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of teenagers drive out into the desert in search of sex, beer, and general good times. When their van breaks down, they find a group of prospectors who welcome the kids and offer them a place to stay until they can get help. It soon becomes evident, however, that there is more to these prospectors than they claim, and soon the teens are fleeing for their lives.
Who’s in it. Survival Run stars Peter Graves as Kandaris, Ray Milland as Professor, Vincent Van Patten as Chip and Cosie Costa as Sal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Survival Run has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Survival Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Survival Run 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 Survival Run (1979)?
- In US, Survival Run is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Survival Run worth watching?
- Survival Run holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Survival Run?
- Survival Run stars Peter Graves, Ray Milland, Vincent Van Patten, Cosie Costa and Robby Weaver.
- When was Survival Run released?
- Survival Run was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.