Buried Alive
1990, English. Directed by Frank Darabont.
One of them put an end to the marriage, until the other came back for revenge.
A married woman and her lover plot to kill her husband to make off with the insurance money. However, their attempt to murder him using poisonous fish toxins backfires in surprising ways.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Buried Alive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 May 1990.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 May 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David A. Davies
- Budget
- $2M
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Buried Alive: quick answers
What comes after Buried Alive?
Next in the series: Buried Alive II (1997).
Is Buried Alive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Buried Alive?
Buried Alive runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Buried Alive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Buried Alive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Buried Alive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Buried Alive is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Buried Alive on?
Buried Alive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 May 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Buried Alive?
If you liked Buried Alive, try The Bad Seed, Hierarchy, Infidelity in Suburbia.
Who directed Buried Alive?
Buried Alive (1990) was directed by Frank Darabont and stars Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Atherton.