Salvador
1986, English. Directed by Oliver Stone.
Dateline: 1980, El Salvador. Correspondent: Richard Boyle, Photojournalist - Guatemala, Iran, Vietnam, Chile, Belfast, Lebanon, Cambodia...
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Oliver StoneDirector
- James WoodsRichard Boyle
- Jim BelushiDoctor Rock
- Michael MurphyAmbassador Thomas Kelly
- John SavageJohn Cassady
- Elpidia CarrilloMaria
- Tony PlanaMajor Maximilliano Casanova
- Colby ChesterJack Morgan
- Cynthia GibbCathy Moore
- Will MacMillanColonel Bentley Hyde Sr.
- Valerie WildmanPauline Axelrod
- José Carlos RuizArchbishop Romero
- Jorge LukeColonel Julio Figueroa
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Oliver Stone, Rick Boyle
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Salvador is based on
Salvador is based on a true story.
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Salvador: quick answers
Is Salvador worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 434 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Salvador?
Salvador runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Salvador have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Salvador. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Salvador parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Salvador is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Salvador on?
Salvador isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Salvador?
If you liked Salvador, try Under Fire, The Killing Fields, Darfur.
Who directed Salvador?
Salvador (1986) was directed by Oliver Stone and stars James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy.
What is Salvador based on?
Salvador is based on a true story.