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Surviving

  • TV Movie
  • 19851985
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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River Phoenix and Molly Ringwald in Surviving (1985)
  • Drama
Promising student Rick Brogan discovers that his father whom he idolizes is cheating on his mother. Heartbroken, he finds comfort in the arms of his old crush but her father opposes the rela... Read allPromising student Rick Brogan discovers that his father whom he idolizes is cheating on his mother. Heartbroken, he finds comfort in the arms of his old crush but her father opposes the relationship which pushes Rick over the edge.Promising student Rick Brogan discovers that his father whom he idolizes is cheating on his mother. Heartbroken, he finds comfort in the arms of his old crush but her father opposes the relationship which pushes Rick over the edge.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
656
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  • Director
    • Waris Hussein
  • Writer
    • Joyce Eliason
  • Stars
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Len Cariou
    • Zach Galligan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Waris Hussein
  • Writer
    • Joyce Eliason
  • Stars
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Len Cariou
    • Zach Galligan
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    • 22User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    River Phoenix, Ellen Burstyn, and Heather O'Rourke in Surviving (1985)
    Molly Ringwald and Zach Galligan in Surviving (1985)
    River Phoenix, Molly Ringwald, Paul Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, Heather O'Rourke, Zach Galligan, Len Cariou, and Marsha Mason in Surviving (1985)
    River Phoenix, Ellen Burstyn, and Heather O'Rourke in Surviving (1985)
    River Phoenix, Molly Ringwald, Paul Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, Heather O'Rourke, Zach Galligan, Len Cariou, and Marsha Mason in Surviving (1985)
    Paul Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, and Marsha Mason in Surviving (1985)
    Molly Ringwald in Surviving (1985)
    Molly Ringwald in Surviving (1985)

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    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Tina Broganas Tina Brogan
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • David Broganas David Brogan
    Zach Galligan
    Zach Galligan
    • Rick Broganas Rick Brogan
    Marsha Mason
    Marsha Mason
    • Loisas Lois
    Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald
    • Lonnieas Lonnie
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Harveyas Harvey
    River Phoenix
    River Phoenix
    • Philip Broganas Philip Brogan
    Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke
    • Sarah Broganas Sarah Brogan
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Dr. Madsenas Dr. Madsen
    Marc Gilpin
    Marc Gilpin
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Paddi Edwards
    Paddi Edwards
    • Almaas Alma
    Doug Scott
    • Artieas Artie
    • (as Robert Douglas Scott)
    Camila Ashland
    Camila Ashland
    • Motheras Mother
    Jane Simoneau
    • Mayas May
    Joe Berryman
    Joe Berryman
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Lon Coggeshall
    • Jebas Jeb
    Midge Woolsey
    • Helenas Helen
    Sandra Gilpin
    • Womanas Woman
    • Director
      • Waris Hussein
    • Writer
      • Joyce Eliason
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The nostalgic opening title sequence shows genuine photos of the main cast members as children or young adults.
    • Goofs
      The word sheriff is misspelled "sherriff" in the closing credits.
    • Quotes

      Lonnie: Hold me. Promise me that you won't let go.

      Rick Brogan: I promise you I won't.

    • Alternate versions
      Several video guides say that this film was originally 156 minutes in length. However, the 1993 video (released under the title TRAGEDY) is only 118 minutes long.
    • Soundtracks
      We Belong
      Written by Dan Navarro (as D. Navarro) and Eric Lowen (as R. Lowen)

      Performed by Pat Benatar

      Courtesy of Chrysalis Records

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    10/10
    Excellant movie
    Excellant heartwrenching tearjerker about two teenagers in love. When they discover they cannot be together they do something that will affect their families for life. the two families must come together and help each other deal with their problems faced by what their children have done. Excellent acting, direction and a moving score. Recommended highly. Saw it a long time ago on tv. wish it was on video.
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    • eric-144
    • Apr 4, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Survivng: A Family in Crisis
    • Filming locations
      • Bone and Joint Hospital - 1111 N. Dewey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production company
      • Telepictures Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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