Under the Volcano
1984
⭐6.5(99 votes)
1h 52m
Drama
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.
About Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano (1984) is a Drama film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Under the Volcano on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 99 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
