Alive(1993)
“The triumph of the human spirit.”
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.
Director
Frank Marshall
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$37M
Cast
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
Kevin Breznahan
as Roy Harley
Sam Behrens
as Javier Methol
Illeana Douglas
as Lilliana Methol
Jack Noseworthy
as Bobby François
Christian J. Meoli
as Federico Aranda
Jake Carpenter
as Alberto Artuna
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$37M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • The Kennedy/Marshall Company • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alive?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alive (1993).
What is Alive about?▼
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.
Who directed Alive?▼
Alive was directed by Frank Marshall and released in 1993. It is a adventure, drama, history film.
How long is Alive?▼
Alive has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Alive?▼
The cast of Alive includes 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 and more.
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