All Is Lost

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All Is Lost

PG-13

2013

1h 45m

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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During a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, a veteran mariner (Robert Redford) awakes to find his vessel taking on water after a collision with a stray shipping container. With his radio and navigation equipment disabled, he sails unknowingly into a violent storm and barely escapes with his life. With any luck, the ocean currents may carry him into a shipping lane -- but, with supplies dwindling and the sharks circling, the sailor is forced to face his own mortality.

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Critics Consensus

Anchored by another tremendous performance in a career full of them, All Is Lost offers a moving, eminently worthwhile testament to Robert Redford's ability to hold the screen.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A vital, exciting piece of work from Mr. Redford, an actor whom you'd have been forgiven for counting out by now.

Jun 18, 2016

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David Stratton

The Australian

It's a rare example of pure cinema, and that, in itself, gives it a stature to which few Hollywood films these days aspire.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Chandor has produced a minimalist gem.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 28, 2014

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Ultimately, All Is Lost showcases one of Robert Redford’s finest performances in a career that spanned nearly seven decades, a fitting testament to his enduring talent both in front of and behind the camera.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 16, 2025

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JD Duran

InSession Film

It’s engaging, thrilling and speaks to something about the human spirit that is inspiring. Easily one of the year’s best indie films.

Aug 19, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

All is Lost is a commendable and engaging motion picture, but also a rare achievement in spare filmmaking.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 22, 2022

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Michelle W

I know nothing about sailing, and was, completely, dumbfounded by obvious idiotic decisions made by our captain, along with countless stupendously stupid and non-sensical ‘scenes’. I love Redford. But, lots of folks are kissing his butt giving props to this crap show of a movie. Could’ve been handled immensely better. Metaphor is a finely tuned thing. This movie is a blown headgasket clunker. Now, for another snifter….😑

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Christopher J

Great movie I really enjoyed it not a lot of talking but tons of action

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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Richard B.

Very engaging . I was on the edge of my seat or found myself tensing muscles as the story unfolded . A testament to Robert Redford.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Jim V

Am I the only one who thinks this movie is a metaphor for life? Maybe it's because Redford just passed away. Or maybe, it's because I'm getting of that age. But it seemed to me the entire boat incident wasn't about a boat, as much as about life. SPOILER ALERT. You sail along in life navigating your journey, surviving the storms, and then in the end run into a shitstorm that, try as you may, you aren't going to survive. At the very end you wish, hope, and pray that a hand will reach down from heaven and save you. If the movie wasn't intentionally made as a metaphor, it still works.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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This movie has always been on my top 10 list!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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Kathy W

I wanted to watch a Robert Redford movie I hadn't seen before to honor his death. I saw that "All is Lost" got good reviews and showed him as an old man. So I really really wanted to like it. Spoiler alert: the opening minutes give the impression that he dies in the end After the opening narration, there is almost no dialogue. Redford does a terrific job of portraying Our Man's thought process and action plans and big feelings. I was held in suspense to see what would happen, hoping he'd be rescued. I had to emotionally prepare myself for him not making it. Not an easy watch, it took a lot of patience. But I'm glad he made the movie, and I'm glad I stuck it out!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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J.C. Chandor

Director

Robert Redford

Our Man

J.C. Chandor

Screenwriter

Neal Dodson

Producer

Anna Gerb

Producer

Justin Nappi

Producer

All Is Lost: Official Clip - The Life Raft

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Synopsis

During a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, a veteran mariner (Robert Redford) awakes to find his vessel taking on water after a collision with a stray shipping container. With his radio and navigation equipment disabled, he sails unknowingly into a violent storm and barely escapes with his life. With any luck, the ocean currents may carry him into a shipping lane -- but, with supplies dwindling and the sharks circling, the sailor is forced to face his own mortality.

Director: J.C. Chandor
Producer: Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb, Justin Nappi, Teddy Schwarzman
Screenwriter: J.C. Chandor
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Washingston Square Films, Before the Door
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.3M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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