The Survivors (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, The Survivors is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 103 minutes. “Once they declare war on each other, watch out. You could die laughing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
Who’s in it. The Survivors stars Robin Williams as Donald Quinelle, Walter Matthau as Sonny Paluso, Jerry Reed as Jack Locke and James Wainwright as Wes Huntley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Survivors 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 Survivors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Survivors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Survivors (1983)?
- In US, The Survivors 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 Survivors worth watching?
- The Survivors holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Survivors?
- The Survivors stars Robin Williams, Walter Matthau, Jerry Reed, James Wainwright and Kristen Vigard.
- When was The Survivors released?
- The Survivors was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.