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A dramatization of the true story of the Donner Party, a group of settlers who became snowbound and resorted to cannibalism in 1840s. The film depicts the horrors of starvation, violence, and madness that befell the survivors, with artistic liberties and graphic scenes.
Based on the real events of the Donner Party tragedy, this film follows the survival and cannibalism of a group of California-bound American settlers in 1846-1847. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find more information on IMDb.
- (1.2K)
- Drama
- Terrence Martin
- 2009-10-23
The Donner Party streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "The Donner Party" streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, Amazon Prime Video with Ads or for free with ads on VUDU Free, Pluto TV, Freevee.
- Terrence Martin
- 31
Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Based on the true story of the Donner Party, an 1840s westward traveling group of settlers headed...
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- T.J. Martin
- R
- Crispin Glover
Based on the harrowing true story, "The Donner Party," picks up after William Hastings steers a group, nicknamed "Forlorn Hope," off course by promising a shorter route to California through the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Oct 28, 1992 · Watch the full film about the tragic and famous wagon train that got stuck in the Sierra Nevada in 1846. Learn about the journey, the hardships, the survivors, and the legacy of the Donner Party.
Oct 23, 2009 · The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the western expansion of the 1840s. After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847, a number of the trapped settlers joined together in a final effort to reach California and organize a rescue party.
