The Survivor
1981, English. Directed by David Hemmings.
A tale of death, and of an evil which transcends death
When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he and the investigators look for the answers to the disaster. Meanwhile mysterious deaths occur in the community and only a psychic, in touch with the supernatural, can help the pilot unravel the mystery surrounding the doomed plane.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Survivor is streaming on Night Flight Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 July 1981
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- David Ambrose
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What The Survivor is based on
The Survivor is adapted from a novel.
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The Survivor: quick answers
Is The Survivor worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Survivor?
The Survivor runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Survivor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Survivor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Survivor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Survivor on?
The Survivor is streaming on Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Survivor?
If you liked The Survivor, try Nocebo, Black Box, The 9th Life of Louis Drax.
Who directed The Survivor?
The Survivor (1981) was directed by David Hemmings and stars Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten.
What is The Survivor based on?
The Survivor is adapted from a novel.