The Old Man and the Sea
1958, English. Directed by John Sturges.
SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!
Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1958
- Country
- United States of America, Peru
- Written by
- Peter Viertel
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What The Old Man and the Sea is based on
The Old Man and the Sea is based on The Old Man and the Sea (1952) by Ernest Hemingway, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
1952
The Old Man and the Sea
By Ernest Hemingway
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
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The Old Man and the Sea: quick answers
Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Old Man and the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Old Man and the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Old Man and the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Old Man and the Sea is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Old Man and the Sea on?
The Old Man and the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Old Man and the Sea?
If you liked The Old Man and the Sea, try Cast Away, Blue Miracle, Captains Courageous.
Who directed The Old Man and the Sea?
The Old Man and the Sea (1958) was directed by John Sturges and stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver.
What is The Old Man and the Sea based on?
The Old Man and the Sea is based on The Old Man and the Sea (1952) by Ernest Hemingway, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.