---
title: "The Survivalist"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-survivalist-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 255330
imdb_id: "tt0094080"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 3.3
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Survivalist (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-survivalist-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Survivalist is a drama and action film released in the United States on January 2, 1987. The feature has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes. The film features John V. Kraft. The plot of the film follows events after an atomic bomb falls in Siberia and the United States is blamed for the incident. Promotional material for the film notes that a man's country has been destroyed and his family killed, leaving others to face him. The movie is categorized under drama and action genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sig Shore
- **Networks / Studios**: Skouras Pictures, Precision Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Railsback** as *Jack Tillman*
- **Sandra Lea** as *Sally Tillman*
- **Cliff DeYoung** as *Dr. Vincent Ryan*
- **Susan Blakely** as *Linda Ryan*
- **Marjoe Gortner** as *Lt. Youngman*
- **David Wayne** as *Dub Daniels*
- **J. Kenneth Campbell** as *President's Spokesman*
- **Michael Flynn** as *Co-Pilot*
- **Robert Walker** as *National Guard*
- **David Rigby** as *National Guard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Survivalist online?
The Survivalist is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Survivalist worth watching?
The Survivalist holds a community rating of 3.3/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Survivalist and when was it released?
The Survivalist is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Survivalist?
The Survivalist was directed by Sig Shore.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Survivalist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/255330)
- [The Survivalist (1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094080/fullcredits/)
- [The Survivalist (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Survivalist_(2015_film))

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