Alive (1993)

English action film directed by Frank Marshall

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime: 2h 7m 127 min
Released: 15 January 1993
Language: English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Alive has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 15 January 1993. It is directed by Frank Marshall and stars Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano and Josh Hamilton.

Cast and crew

Director: Frank Marshall
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, John Haymes Newton, Illeana Douglas, Josh Lucas, Danny Nucci, John Malkovich, David Cubitt, Gordon Currie, Jack Noseworthy, Jason Gaffney
Cinematography: Peter James
Editing: William Goldenberg
Music: James Newton Howard, Franz Schubert
Written by: John Patrick Shanley
Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Watts, Bruce Cohen
Production: Paramount Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Cinema International Corporation
Distribution: Paramount Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget: $32 million
Box office: $36.73 million
Based on: Alive
Set in: Uruguay, Andes
Filmed in: Purcell Mountains
Country: United States

Release and where to watch

In theatres: 15 January 1993
On OTT: Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Alive?

Alive has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.

When did Alive release?

Alive released on 15 January 1993.

Who directed Alive?

Alive is directed by Frank Marshall.

Who is in the cast of Alive?

The cast of Alive includes Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, John Haymes Newton, Illeana Douglas and Josh Lucas.

Where can I watch Alive online?

Alive streams on Netflix.

How much did Alive earn at the box office?

Alive grossed $36.73 million on a budget of $32 million.

What is Alive rated in the US?

Alive is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Alive based on a true story or a book?

Alive is based on Alive.

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