Under the Volcano (1984)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Under the Volcano
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
| Sweden | Draken Film | Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, TriArt Play | Viaplay, Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
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What is Under the Volcano about?
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. Under the Volcano is a Drama movie, released on 1984-06-20, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Under the Volcano worth watching?
TMDB users rate Under the Volcano 6.6 out of 10 from 108 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Under the Volcano?
In the United States, Under the Volcano streams on HBO Max and Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Huston
Cast
- Albert Finney as Geoffrey Firmin
- Jacqueline Bisset as Yvonne Firmin
- Anthony Andrews as Hugh Firmin
- Ignacio López Tarso as Dr. Vigil
- Katy Jurado as Senora Gregoria
- James Villiers as Brit
- Dawson Bray as Quincey
- Carlos Riquelme as Bustamante
- Jim McCarthy as Gringo
- José René Ruiz as Dwarf
- Eleazar García Jr. as Chief of Gardens
- Salvador Sánchez as Chief of Stockyards
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Sources
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