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Surviving

5.019852h 23mNRMovieTV MovieDramaRomance

Lonnie and Rick seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois and Harvey. Rick, meanwhile, is sunny and charismatic. But appearances can be deceiving,…

DirectorWaris Hussein
WriterJoyce Eliason
ProducersFrank Konigsberg·Larry Sanitsky

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Cast · Directed by Waris Hussein

ZGZach Galligan
Zach Galligan
Rick Brogan
MRMolly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald
Lonnie
EBEllen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Tina Brogan
LCLen Cariou
Len Cariou
David Brogan
MMMarsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Lois
PSPaul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino
Harvey
RPRiver Phoenix
River Phoenix
Philip Brogan
HOHeather O'Rourke
Heather O'Rourke
Sarah Brogan
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Dr. Madsen
MGMarc Gilpin
Marc Gilpin
Bobby
PEPaddi Edwards
Paddi Edwards
Alma
JS
Jane Simoneau
May

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Surviving — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Surviving?

Surviving isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Surviving on Netflix?

No, Surviving is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Surviving on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Surviving isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Surviving for free?

Surviving isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Surviving?

Surviving hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 31, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.