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The Castaways

1975Show1 season13 episodes

Action & AdventureKids
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

The period drama series "Castaway" follows a group of passengers aboard the ship Mary Jane, which shipwrecked on an island in 1840. The eight survivors include a German family, an English girl, a pair of convicts, a young boy, and a soldier.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Gatward

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 10, 1975 · September 2, 1975 · Ended

First aired
June 10, 1975
Last aired
September 2, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Kids, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Castaways worth watching?"

Questions about The Castaways

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Castaways worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Castaways okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Castaways?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1975 to 1975.

Is The Castaways plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.