The Survivors(1983)
Once they declare war on each other, watch out. You could die laughing.
The Survivors Synopsis
Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
The Survivors (1983) is a drama and comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on June 24, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Robin Williams, Walter Matthau, Jerry Reed and James Wainwright. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Michael J. Leeson
- Producers:
- William Sackheim
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Production:
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Survivors (1983) Trailer
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The Survivors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Donald Quinelle
Walter Matthau
as Sonny Paluso
Jerry Reed
as Jack Locke
James Wainwright
as Wes Huntley
Kristen Vigard
as Candice Paluso
Joseph Carberry
as Detective Matt Burke
John Goodman
as Commando
Anne Pitoniak
as Betty
Bernard Barrow
as TV station manager
Marian Hailey
as Jack's Wife
- Skipp Lynch
Skipp Lynch
as Wiley
Annie McEnroe
as Doreen
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Michael J. Leeson, produced by William Sackheim.
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The Survivors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 117 ratings.
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The Survivors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Survivors online?
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The Survivors (1983) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Survivors?
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The main cast of The Survivors (1983) includes Robin Williams, Walter Matthau, Jerry Reed, James Wainwright and Kristen Vigard. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Survivors released?
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The Survivors was released on June 24, 1983 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Survivors worth watching?
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The Survivors (1983) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Survivors?
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Yes. The official The Survivors trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.