Castaway
1986, English. Directed by Nicolas Roeg.
One Year on a Deserted Tropical Island. 'Wife' 20-30 needed to accompany man 35+. Write to Box 775 with details and evening phone number.
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Oliver ReedGerald Kingsland
- Amanda DonohoeLucy Irvine
- Georgina HaleSister Saint Margaret
- Frances BarberSister Saint Winifred
- Tony RickardsJason
- Todd RipponRod
- John SessionsMan in Pub
- Virginia HeyJanice
- Sorel JohnsonLaura
- Len PeihopaRonald
- Paul ReynoldsMike Kingsland
- Sean HamiltonGeoffrey Kingsland
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1986
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine
- Box office
- $1M
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Castaway: quick answers
Is Castaway worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Castaway?
Castaway runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Castaway have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Castaway. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Castaway suitable for kids?
Castaway is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Castaway?
If you liked Castaway, try The Blue Lagoon, Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, Copenhagen.
Who directed Castaway?
Castaway (1986) was directed by Nicolas Roeg and stars Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale.