WWE Survivor Series 1989 (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1989, WWE Survivor Series 1989 is an action and drama film directed by Vince McMahon, running about 159 minutes. “10 Teams! 40 Top WWE Superstars!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The 1989 WWE Survivor Series was the third annual Survivor Series professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1989 at The Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois. This was the first Survivor Series event to feature team names. It was also the first Survivor Series to feature four-on-four tag matches instead of five-on-five. The main event was a four-on-four Survivor Series match where The Ultimate Warriors faced The Heenan Family. The undercard also featured Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Matches.
Who’s in it. WWE Survivor Series 1989 stars Jim Hellwig as The Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart as Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Michael Hickenbottom as Shawn Michaels and Frederick Jannetty as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, WWE Survivor Series 1989 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE Survivor Series 1989 page.
If you liked it. Fans of WWE Survivor Series 1989 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 WWE Survivor Series 1989 (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for WWE Survivor Series 1989 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is WWE Survivor Series 1989 worth watching?
- WWE Survivor Series 1989 holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in WWE Survivor Series 1989?
- WWE Survivor Series 1989 stars Jim Hellwig, Jim Neidhart, Michael Hickenbottom, Frederick Jannetty and André Roussimoff.
- When was WWE Survivor Series 1989 released?
- WWE Survivor Series 1989 was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.