The Old Man and the Sea (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, The Old Man and the Sea is a drama and adventure film directed by John Sturges, running about 86 minutes. “SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
Who’s in it. The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy as The Old Man, Felipe Pazos as Manolin, the Boy, Harry Bellaver as Martin, the Cafe Bartender and Don Diamond as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Old Man and the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Old Man and the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Man and the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea (1958)?
- In US, The Old Man and the Sea 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 The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
- The Old Man and the Sea holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. 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 Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond and Mary Hemingway.
- When was The Old Man and the Sea released?
- The Old Man and the Sea was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.