Cast Away (2000)
A plane crash leaves a man stranded, forcing intimate survival against a bleak, slow-burn backdrop of melancholy.
Chuck Noland, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at sea during a terrible storm. He's the only survivor, and finds himself marooned on a desolate island. With no way to escape, Chuck must find ways to survive in his new home.
How intense is Cast Away?
Cast Away is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Cast Away feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimatebleak
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cast Away
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Cast Away for you?
Is Cast Away scary?
Only a little. Cast Away has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Cast Away gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Cast Away sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Cast Away OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Cast Away?
Cast Away runs 2h 23m.
Where can I stream Cast Away?
Cast Away is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Cast Away have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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