The Old Man and the Sea (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Old Man and the Sea is an action, drama and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Santiago goes out on his usual fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life. Then a shark attacks and tries to steal his catch.
Who’s in it. The Old Man and the Sea stars Anthony Quinn as Santiago, Gary Cole as Tom Pruitt, Patricia Clarkson as Mary Pruitt and Joe Santos as López, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Old Man and the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 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 The Old Man and the Sea (1990)?
- In US, The Old Man and the Sea is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
- The Old Man and the Sea holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?
- The Old Man and the Sea stars Anthony Quinn, Gary Cole, Patricia Clarkson, Joe Santos and Valentina Quinn.
- When was The Old Man and the Sea released?
- The Old Man and the Sea was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.