Alive (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Alive is a 1993 biographical thriller directed by Frank Marshall, starring Vincent Spano, Illeana Douglas and Josh Hamilton. It runs 2 hours and earned $36.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Frank Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alive About?
The premise of Alive without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, Helen struggles to safeguard her family. When her young brother's health declines, she and Kevin set out on a dangerous journey to find help. Their search leads them to a mysterious stranger who harbors a disturbing secret that threatens everything they hold dear, forcing them to confront unimaginable dangers and make impossible choices.
Alive Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- andes mountains
- based on true story
- chile
- survival
- cannibalism
- crash
- stranded
- starvation
- dead woman
- death
- dead body
- 1970s
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- fuselage
- woman killed
- rugby team
- survivor
- mountain
- snow
- historical event
- hero
- heroism
- gallows humor
- flashback
- ethics
- dying
- desperation
- corpse
- disaster film
- one word title
- feet
- wound
- wine
- weather
- spirituality
- shock
- rugby player
- radio
- prayer
- pilot
- photograph
- mountain climbing
- lord's prayer
- leg wound
- impalement
- cross
- chocolate
- challenge
- broken leg
- blood
- birthday
Where to Watch Alive
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Alive Cast
Vincent Spano leads the cast, with Illeana Douglas and Josh Hamilton. Directed by Frank Marshall; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Frank Marshall
Also Starring in Alive
· 5 moreAlive Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Alive 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Alive Plot Summary
What happens in Alive from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a poignant series of photographs showcasing the Stella Maris College’s Old Christians Rugby Team. Carlitos Páez narrates the story, explaining that the images were captured by his father. He points out various members of the team, including himself as a youth, Alex Morales, Felipe Restano, Nando Parrado, and their captain Antonio Balbi. In a reflective monologue, Carlitos speaks on themes of heroism, the seriousness of their predicament, as well as solitude and faith.
Full summary
The whole story of Alive, scene by scene
Alive Box Office
Alive grossed $36.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$36.7M
- US & Canada
- $36.7M
Alive Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Alive.
How Well Do You Know Alive?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What tragic event leads to the survival ordeal of the rugby team?
Alive Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Alive, dramat w Andach” and “Viven”.
- Also known as
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- Alive, dramat w Andach
- Viven
- Vi lever
- 我們要活著回去
- 我们要活着回去
- 空难惊魂
- Les survivants
- Los sobrevivientes de los Andes
- Estamos Vivos
- Vivos
- ปาฏิหาริย์สุดขั้วโลก
- Живые
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- Οι Επιζήσαντες
- ¡Viven!
- Alive - Sopravvissuti
- Überleben!
- Přežít
- Выжить
- 天劫余生
- Életben maradtak
- לחיות
- 얼라이브
- Yaşamak İçin
- Живи
- Живі
- 天劫餘生
- 生きてこそ
- Prežiť
- Elossa
- Preživjeli
- Supraviețuitorii
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Alive FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Alive, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alive?
Alive runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Alive released?
Alive was released on January 15, 1993.
Who directed Alive?
Alive was directed by Frank Marshall.
More films by Frank Marshall Who is in the cast of Alive?
Alive stars Vincent Spano, Illeana Douglas and Josh Hamilton, among 9 credited actors.
Where can I watch Alive?
In the US, Alive is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Alive make at the box office?
Alive grossed $36.7 million worldwide.
How is Alive rated?
Alive has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Alive have a post-credit scene?
No. Alive has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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