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All Is Lost

Play trailer Poster for All Is Lost PG-13 Released Oct 18, 2013 1h 45m Adventure Mystery & Thriller Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Chandor has produced a minimalist gem. Rated: 4/5 Feb 28, 2014 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\ P This movie has always been on my top 10 list! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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