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Survival of the Fittest

19901h 15mMovieComedyTV Movie

Molly Cowper is a wilful 80-year-old widow who firmly believes the world is there for her convenience. Her mild-mannered son Geoffrey does his best to help her keep her independence, but Molly keeps trampling on people.

DirectorMartyn Friend
WriterJulian Mitchell
ProducerCarol Parks

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Cast · Directed by Martyn Friend

TWTimothy West
Timothy West
Geoffrey Cowper
JAJean Anderson
Jean Anderson
Molly Cowper
NHNerys Hughes
Nerys Hughes
Betty Trinder
ESElizabeth Spriggs
Elizabeth Spriggs
Eileen Blackett
TD
Timothy Davies
Chris Trinder
JBJoanna Brookes
Joanna Brookes
June Trinder
BP
Ben Porter
Young Chris
AG
Andrew Groves
Richard
DO
Doc O'Brien
Taxi Driver

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Survival of the Fittest — streaming FAQ

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Is Survival of the Fittest on Netflix?

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Survival of the Fittest hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 9, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.