Under the Volcano
1984, English. Directed by John Huston.
One cannot live without love.
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- John HustonDirector
- Albert FinneyGeoffrey Firmin
- Jacqueline BissetYvonne Firmin
- Anthony AndrewsHugh Firmin
- Ignacio López TarsoDr. Vigil
- Katy JuradoSenora Gregoria
- James VilliersBrit
- Dawson BrayQuincey
- Carlos RiquelmeBustamante
- Jim McCarthyGringo
- José René RuizDwarf
- Eleazar García Jr.Chief of Gardens
- Salvador SánchezChief of Stockyards
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1984
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Guy Gallo
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What Under the Volcano is based on
Under the Volcano is based on Under the Volcano, a 1947 novel by Malcolm Lowry, published by Reynal & Hitchcock.
Novel · 1947
Under the Volcano
By Malcolm Lowry
Published by Reynal & Hitchcock
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Under the Volcano: quick answers
Is Under the Volcano worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Under the Volcano have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Under the Volcano. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Under the Volcano parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Under the Volcano is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Under the Volcano on?
Under the Volcano is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Volcano?
If you liked Under the Volcano, try Man on Fire, Touch of Evil, The Marksman.
Who directed Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano (1984) was directed by John Huston and stars Albert Finney, Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Andrews.
What is Under the Volcano based on?
Under the Volcano is based on Under the Volcano, a 1947 novel by Malcolm Lowry, published by Reynal & Hitchcock.