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Castaway

1986Movie1 h 57 minR

Romance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes91%72%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes91%72%

Summary

Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Nicolas Roeg
Written by
Allan Scott, Lucy Irvine
Produced by
Rick McCallum
Music by
Stanley Myers

Everyone

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Facts

March 5, 1986 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
March 5, 1986
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Adventure, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$1 million
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Fatal Family Photo, Deus ex Machina +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Castaway worth watching?"

Questions about Castaway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Castaway worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Castaway good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Castaway plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Castaway use?

Absence Makes the Heart Go YonderFatal Family PhotoDeus ex MachinaHero Stole My BikeCrappy HolidaysTime SkipTake Back Your GiftCompetence PornDIY DentistryArtistic License – HistoryRule of Symbolism20 Minutes into the Pastand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Fatal Family Photo, and Deus ex Machina.