Alive (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1993, Alive is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Frank Marshall, running about 127 minutes. “The triumph of the human spirit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The amazing, true story of a Uruguayan rugby team's plane that crashed in the middle of the Andes mountains, and their immense will to survive and pull through alive, forced to do anything and everything they could to stay alive on meager rations and through the freezing cold.
Who’s in it. Alive stars Vincent Spano as Antonio Balbi, Ethan Hawke as Nando Parrado, Josh Hamilton as Roberto Canessa and Bruce Ramsay as Carlitos Páez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Alive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.7M at the box office.
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 Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alive (1993)?
- In US, Alive 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 Alive worth watching?
- Alive holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alive?
- Alive stars Vincent Spano, Ethan Hawke, Josh Hamilton, Bruce Ramsay and John Newton.
- When was Alive released?
- Alive was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.