Movie

Buried Alive

“One of them put an end to the marriage, until the other came back for revenge.”

★ 6.7(177)19901h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Darabont
Release date: 1990-05-09
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Niki Marvin Productions
Part of: Buried Alive Collection

About Buried Alive

Buried Alive is a 1990 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Horror genres, directed by Frank Darabont, starring Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and William Atherton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 177 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buried Alive in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A married woman and her lover plot to kill her husband to make off with the insurance money. However, their attempt to murder him using poisonous fish toxins backfires in surprising ways.

Cast

Tim Matheson

Clint Goodman

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Joanna Goodman

William Atherton

Cort van Owen

Hoyt Axton

Sheriff Sam Eberly

Jay Gerber

Quintan

Wayne Grace

Bill Scorby

Donald Hotton

Reynolds

Brian Libby

Earl

Peg Shirley

Helen Eberly

David Youse

Billy

Milt Hamerman

Coroner

Michael Keep

Foreman

Themes & keywords

poisoncoffinrevengelove affairextramarital affaircarpenter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buried Alive in United States?+

Buried Alive is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Buried Alive on Netflix?+

Buried Alive is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Buried Alive?+

Buried Alive has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Buried Alive?+

Buried Alive stars Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Atherton, Hoyt Axton and Jay Gerber.

When did Buried Alive come out?+

Buried Alive is a 1990 movie directed by Frank Darabont.

What genre is Buried Alive?+

Buried Alive is Thriller, Crime, Horror and TV Movie film.

Who directed Buried Alive?+

Buried Alive was directed by Frank Darabont.