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The Old Man and the Sea

1999Movie21 min

Animation
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A moving, melancholic animated movie about faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

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

An old fisherman makes the biggest catch of his life.

Feels like

  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Existential Reflection
  • Man vs. Nature
  • The Meaning of Life
  • Solitude and Perseverance
  • Epic Struggle
  • Symbolic Journey
  • Quiet Contemplation
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Aleksandr Petrov
Written by
Ernest Hemingway, Aleksandr Petrov
Produced by
Bernard Lajoie, Tatsuo Shimamura
Music by
Denis L. Chartrand, Normand Roger

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 3, 1999 · 21 min · Animation, Adventure, Drama

Released
July 3, 1999
Runtime
21 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Drama
Original language
Russian
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
Russia, Canada, Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Real Life Writes the Plot, Thinking Out Loud, Crucified Hero Shot +9

  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Thinking Out Loud
  • Crucified Hero Shot
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Cool Old Guy
  • The Joy of X
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Fictional Fan, Real Celebrity
  • Duel to the Death
  • The Mentor
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Broken Ace

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Old Man and the Sea?"

Questions about The Old Man and the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Man and the Sea?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Old Man and the Sea worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is The Old Man and the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Old Man and the Sea in English?

RussianEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Russian, with some English and Spanish.

What tropes does The Old Man and the Sea use?

Real Life Writes the PlotThinking Out LoudCrucified Hero Shot"Shaggy Dog" StoryCool Old GuyThe Joy of XImprovised WeaponFictional Fan, Real CelebrityDuel to the DeathThe MentorWorthy OpponentBroken Aceand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Real Life Writes the Plot, Thinking Out Loud, and Crucified Hero Shot.