Survivor (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1987, Survivor is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Michael Shackleton, running about 92 minutes. “Back from space... A World Destroyed... Writing history...in blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An astronaut, known only as The Survivor, returns from space only to find Earth a desolate, post-nuclear wasteland. Spending the next ten years searching for others, he finds rumors and signs of a hidden underground city. He finds a woman who claims to know where the city is, but she is kidnapped before she can tell him. Desperate to locate this hidden remnant of humanity, he begins his pursuit of her captors.
Who’s in it. Survivor stars Richard Moll as Kragg, Sue Kiel as The Woman, Richard Haines as The Russian Councillor and Christopher Mayer as The Survivor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Survivor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Survivor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Survivor 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 Survivor (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Survivor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Survivor worth watching?
- Survivor holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Survivor?
- Survivor stars Richard Moll, Sue Kiel, Richard Haines, Christopher Mayer and John Carson.
- When was Survivor released?
- Survivor was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.