Avalanche (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1978, Avalanche is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Corey Allen, running about 94 minutes. “Six million tons of icy terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After an avalanche of snow crashes into their ski resort, a holiday at a winter wonderland turns into a game of survival for a group of vacationers.
Who’s in it. Avalanche stars Rock Hudson as David Shelby, Mia Farrow as Caroline Brace, Robert Forster as Nick Thorne and Jeanette Nolan as Florence Shelby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Avalanche has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avalanche page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avalanche 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 Avalanche (1978)?
- In US, Avalanche is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avalanche worth watching?
- Avalanche holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avalanche?
- Avalanche stars Rock Hudson, Mia Farrow, Robert Forster, Jeanette Nolan and Rick Moses.
- When was Avalanche released?
- Avalanche was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.