The Survivors (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1979, The Survivors is a drama film directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A bourgeois Cuban family of aristocratic origin locks itself into its mansion when the Cuban Revolution comes to power, waiting for the new regime to be overthrown. As time passes, they regress to older and older systems of policital order, from capitalism to feudalism to "primitive savagery."
Who’s in it. The Survivors stars Enrique Santisteban as Sebastián Orozco, Juanita Caldevilla as Doña Lola, Reynaldo Miravalles as Vicente Cuervo and Germán Pinelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Survivors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Survivors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Survivors tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Survivors (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Survivors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Survivors worth watching?
- The Survivors holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Survivors?
- The Survivors stars Enrique Santisteban, Juanita Caldevilla, Reynaldo Miravalles, Germán Pinelli and Ana Viñas.
- When was The Survivors released?
- The Survivors was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.