The Survivor
Seen it?2022 | 129 min | History, Action, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Harry Haft is a boxer who fought fellow prisoners in the concentration camps to survive. Haunted by the memories and his guilt, he attempts to use high-profile fights against boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as a way to find his first love again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Ben FosterHarry Haft
- Billy MagnussenSchneider
- Vicky KriepsMiriam Wofsoniker
- Peter SarsgaardEmory Anderson
- Saro EmirzePeretz Haft
- Danny DeVitoCharley Goldman
- John LeguizamoBill "Pepe" Miller
- Dar ZuzovskyLeah Krichinsky
- Laurent PapotJean
- Paul BatesLouis Barclay