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Alive (1993)

“The triumph of the human spirit.”

6.9/10 · 1,643 votes 2h 7m r AdventureDramaHistory

#50 of 97 films from 1993 #645 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Frank Marshall · Written by John Patrick Shanley

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Overview

The amazing true story of a Uruguayan rugby team's plane that crashed in the middle of the Andes mountains, and their immense will to survive and pull through alive, forced to do anything and everything they could to stay alive on meager rations and through the freezing cold.

Cast

Josh Hamiltonas Roberto Canessa
Bruce Ramsayas Carlitos Páez
Ethan Hawkeas Nando Parrado
Vincent Spanoas Antonio Balbi
John Newtonas Antonio Vizintín
David Kriegelas Gustavo Zerbino
Kevin Breznahanas Roy Harley
Sam Behrensas Javier Methol
Illeana Douglasas Lilliana Methol
Jack Noseworthyas Bobby François
Christian J. Meolias Federico Aranda
Jake Carpenteras Alberto Artuna
Michael DeLorenzoas Rafael Cano
José Zúñigaas Fraga

Facts

Release dateJanuary 15, 1993
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$32,000,000
Box office$36,700,000 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt0106246

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Questions

How long is Alive?
Alive runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Alive worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,643 votes, which places it #50 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 49%) and #645 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Alive?
Alive was directed by Frank Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Eight Below (2006), Arachnophobia (1990), Congo (1995).
Who stars in Alive?
Josh Hamilton as Roberto Canessa; Bruce Ramsay as Carlitos Páez; Ethan Hawke as Nando Parrado; Vincent Spano as Antonio Balbi; John Newton as Antonio Vizintín; David Kriegel as Gustavo Zerbino.
What is Alive rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alive?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10747.

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