Under the Volcano
Director: John Huston
"One cannot live without love."
Against a background of war breaking out in Europe and the Mexican fiesta Day of Death, we are taken through one day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul living in alcoholic disrepair and obscurity in a small southern Mexican town in 1939. The consul's self-destructive behaviour, perhaps a metaphor for a menaced civilization, is a source of perplexity and sadness to his nomadic, idealistic half-brother, Hugh, and his ex-wife, Yvonne, who has returned with hopes of healing Geoffrey and their broken marriage.
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Cast
Albert Finney
Geoffrey Firmin
Jacqueline Bisset
Yvonne Firmin
Anthony Andrews
Hugh Firmin
Ignacio López Tarso
Dr. Vigil
Katy Jurado
Senora Gregoria
James Villiers
Brit
Dawson Bray
Quincey
Carlos Riquelme
Bustamante
Jim McCarthy
Gringo
José René Ruiz
Dwarf
Eleazar García Jr.
Chief of Gardens
Salvador Sánchez
Chief of Stockyards
In brief
Under the Volcano (1984) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 106 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 52min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Under the Volcano online?
Under the Volcano is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Under the Volcano?
Under the Volcano runs 112 minutes (1h 52min).
What rating does Under the Volcano have?
Under the Volcano has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 106 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Under the Volcano from?
Under the Volcano was released in 1984.
