Memoirs of a Survivor
1981, English. Directed by David Gladwell.
From the bestselling novel by Doris Lessing
Based on the acclaimed novel by Doris Lessing, this dystopian science fiction tale concerns a woman struggling to make her way in a post-apocalyptic society. D (Julie Christie) is living in a city that's at the point of collapse following a catastrophic nuclear war; lawlessness and violence rule the day, and gangs of brutal youth roam the streets. With the help of her teenage companion Emily (Leonie Mellinger), D tries to make her way, and in order to cope, she often escapes into a fantasy world in which she lives in genteel Victorian surroundings in the 19th century.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- David GladwellDirector
- Julie Christie'D'
- Christopher GuardGerald
- Leonie MellingerEmily Mary Cartwright
- Debbie HutchingsJune
- Nigel HawthorneVictorian Father
- Pat KeenVictorian Mother
- Georgina GriffithsVictorian Emily
- Christopher TsangaridesVictorian Son
- Mark DignamNewsvendor
- Alison DowlingJanet White
- John Franklyn-RobbinsProf White
- Rowena CooperMrs White
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kerry Crabbe, David Gladwell
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Memoirs of a Survivor runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Memoirs of a Survivor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Memoirs of a Survivor on?
Memoirs of a Survivor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Memoirs of a Survivor?
If you liked Memoirs of a Survivor, try The Survivalist, The Primevals, Suburbia.
Who directed Memoirs of a Survivor?
Memoirs of a Survivor (1981) was directed by David Gladwell and stars Julie Christie, Christopher Guard, Leonie Mellinger.