Sole Survivor (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1984, Sole Survivor is a thriller and horror film directed by Thom Eberhardt, running about 85 minutes. “It wants her... It's waiting... It won't be long now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After inexplicably surving a plane crash, TV station worker Denise tries to get on with her life. After she learns that she was actually supposed to die in the crash, the unseen specter of death starts sending its minions, people that have recently died, to collect her.
Who’s in it. Sole Survivor stars Anita Skinner as Denise Watson, Kurt Johnson as Brian Richardson, Robin Davidson as Kristy Cutler and Caren L. Larkey as Karla Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sole Survivor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sole Survivor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sole Survivor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sole Survivor (1984)?
- In US, Sole Survivor is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sole Survivor worth watching?
- Sole Survivor holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sole Survivor?
- Sole Survivor stars Anita Skinner, Kurt Johnson, Robin Davidson, Caren L. Larkey and Andrew Boyer.
- When was Sole Survivor released?
- Sole Survivor was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.