Movie

The Old Man and the Sea

“SPENCER TRACY in his most suspenseful role...ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S story of Heroism...Defeat...Victory!”

★ 6.5(168)19581h 26m

The Old Man and the Sea is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Old Man and the Sea

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Good to know

Director: John Sturges
Release date: 1958-10-07
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Leland Hayward Productions

The Old Man and the Sea — trailer

About The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea is a 1958 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by John Sturges, starring Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos and Harry Bellaver. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 168 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Old Man and the Sea in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.

Cast

Spencer Tracy

The Old Man

Felipe Pazos

Manolin, the Boy

Harry Bellaver

Martin, the Cafe Bartender

Don Diamond

Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

Mary Hemingway

Tourist (uncredited)

Joey Ray

Gambler (uncredited)

Mauritz Hugo

Gambler (uncredited)

Tony Rosa

Gambler (uncredited)

Don Blackman

Arm Wrestler

Themes & keywords

seahuman vs naturecubamockeryfisherman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Old Man and the Sea in Canada?+

In Canada, The Old Man and the Sea is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Old Man and the Sea on Netflix?+

The Old Man and the Sea is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Old Man and the Sea?+

The Old Man and the Sea has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Old Man and the Sea?+

The Old Man and the Sea stars Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Don Diamond and Mary Hemingway.

When did The Old Man and the Sea come out?+

The Old Man and the Sea is a 1958 movie directed by John Sturges.

What genre is The Old Man and the Sea?+

The Old Man and the Sea is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed The Old Man and the Sea?+

The Old Man and the Sea was directed by John Sturges.