Official movie poster for The Old Man and the Sea (1999), a animation adventure film

The Old Man and the Sea(1999)

Старик и море

The fish is my brother, but I must kill him.

7.6(171)21m1999-07-03
AnimationAdventureDrama

The Old Man and the Sea Synopsis

An old fisherman makes the biggest catch of his life.

The Old Man and the Sea (1999) is a animation, adventure and drama film directed by Aleksandr Petrov, released on July 3, 1999 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Gordon Pinsent, Kevin Duhaney, Yoji Matsuda and Rentaro Mikuni. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 171 ratings.

Director:
Aleksandr Petrov
Writers:
Pascal Blais, Bernard Lajoie, Ernest Hemingway
Producers:
Bernard Lajoie, Tatsuo Shimamura
Cinematographer:
Sergey Reshetnikov
Composer:
Denis L. Chartrand
Production:
IMAX, Panorama Studio, Ogden Entertainment Company, Dentsu Tec, NHK, IMAGICA, Les productions Pascal Blais
Status:
Released

The Old Man and the Sea Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Aleksandr Petrov, written by Pascal Blais, Bernard Lajoie and Ernest Hemingway, produced by Bernard Lajoie and Tatsuo Shimamura.

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The Old Man and the Sea Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 171 ratings.

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8/10

Aleksandr Petrov's adaptation of this Ernest Hemingway story is quite exquisite to watch. An opening sequence that illustrates the beauty of the animal kingdom gives way to the old man and the boy looking out over the sea. He is tired, doesn't want to eat and hasn't caught a fish for over a week. Fortunately for them, the youngster fishes with the "lucky boat" so they won't starve. Next day, vows the old man, he…

Reviewed on April 7, 2024

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The Old Man and the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea online?

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The Old Man and the Sea (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?

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The main cast of The Old Man and the Sea (1999) includes Gordon Pinsent, Kevin Duhaney, Yoji Matsuda and Rentaro Mikuni. The film was directed by Aleksandr Petrov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Old Man and the Sea released?

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The Old Man and the Sea was released on July 3, 1999 and runs for 21m.

Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?

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The Old Man and the Sea (1999) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.