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      Cast Away

      PG-13 Released Dec 22, 2000 2 hr. 23 min. Drama Adventure TRAILER for Cast Away: Trailer 1 List
      89% 157 Reviews Tomatometer 84% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score Obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is en route to an assignment in Malaysia when his plane crashes over the Pacific Ocean during a storm. The sole survivor of the flight, Chuck washes ashore on a deserted island. When his efforts to sail away and contact help fail, Chuck learns how to survive on the island, where he remains for years, accompanied by only his handmade volleyball friend, Wilson. Will Chuck ever return to civilization and reunite with his loved ones? Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 10 Buy Now

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      Flawed but fascinating, Cast Away offers an intelligent script, some of Robert Zemeckis' most mature directing, and a showcase performance from Tom Hanks.

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      Lanfranco C Robinson Crusoe 2.0 Coming back is even harder! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Ava S Though it begins slowly, Cast Away offers a deep exploration of the impact of time, presenting a contemplative character study that culminates in a powerful finale. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Zinjx W Typical Hollywood production of the time. Tom Hanks does it well and the direction, score and visuals are competent. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review Salma232319 H #Spoiler alert ⚠️📢 "Cast Away," a survival drama directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 2000, remains one of the most important and iconic movies of all time. Tom Hanks stars as Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive who finds himself stranded on a deserted island for four years after a plane crash. The film expertly explores themes of survival, isolation, and the human spirit's resilience. Zemeckis's direction is masterful, capturing the raw emotions of Hanks' character and immersing the audience in the harsh reality of Noland's difficult condition and plight. The movie succeeded in making me feel Noland's hard situation through the cinematography when the plane collapsed and all went dark."Cast Away" is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, Hanks' exceptional performance, and its enduring impact on viewers, making it a timeless cinematic masterpiece. I felt so sad for Noland when he lost his only friend on the island—Nelson—the volleyball 🥲 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Pedro N It is extraordinarily well done, showing the perspective of an isolated Cast Away. Its inspiration on Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" is very strong but at the same time it goes into a completely different parallel where he manages to escape by himself. I believe this movie could be a bit smaller since there are many parts that feel unnecessary or boring. Anyways, very good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Sparky K Another fantastic film from Tom Hanks. I'm a bit late to the party, catching up on his films many years after they were made. Haven't seen a bad one yet, and this is no exception. Had me from start to finish. Even had me in tears. The power of Tom. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Chuck (Tom Hanks), a consummate problem solver, eventually finds a novel use for the contents of a FedEx box that has washed ashore. Chuck (Tom Hanks) begins his true journey as he faces the emotional ordeal of isolation. Director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks rehearse scenes in Fiji. After he returns to civilization, Chuck (Tom Hanks) and Kelly (Helen Hunt) have an emotional reunion. Chuck (Tom Hanks) becomes isolated on a remote island after his plane crashes. Chuck's relationship with his girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt) is important to them both, despite their all-too-frequent periods spent apart. Chuck exults in the fire he has learned to create. Stripped of the conveniences of everyday life, Chuck must first meet the basic needs for survival. Director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks rehearse scenes in Moscow. Tom Hanks plays Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose fast-paced career takes him to far-flung locales, like Moscow. View more photos

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media Tom Hanks' powerful, brutal and mature story. Rated: 3/5 Dec 22, 2010 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Though Hanks comes across as blandly as ever, at least his solid performance shows he's up to carrying half a movie on his own, and Zemeckis' direction is at first as busily efficient as the protagonist. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Peter Rainer New York Magazine/Vulture Hanks's Everyman quality has never been more aptly utilized: He's the perfect stand-in for all of us who never made it to Eagle Scout. Sep 26, 2002 Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird Hanks earned a well-deserved best actor Oscar nomination, carrying much of the action without talking to anyone but himself for a Wilson volleyball he finds in a washed-ashore Fed-X box. Aug 11, 2021 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Tom Hanks is the perfect actor for the role. Rated: 4/5 Dec 22, 2020 Full Review Michael Kleinschrodt Times-Picayune "Cast Away" is an exceptionally well-crafted exploration of the survival of the human spirit. It's a movie unafraid to consider the full complexity of life. May 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Obsessively punctual FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) is en route to an assignment in Malaysia when his plane crashes over the Pacific Ocean during a storm. The sole survivor of the flight, Chuck washes ashore on a deserted island. When his efforts to sail away and contact help fail, Chuck learns how to survive on the island, where he remains for years, accompanied by only his handmade volleyball friend, Wilson. Will Chuck ever return to civilization and reunite with his loved ones?
      Director
      Robert Zemeckis
      Executive Producer
      Joan Bradshaw
      Screenwriter
      William Broyles Jr.
      Distributor
      DreamWorks SKG
      Production Co
      Playtone Productions, ImageMovers, DreamWorks SKG, Twentieth Century Fox
      Rating
      PG-13 (Intense Action Sequences|Disturbing Images)
      Genre
      Drama, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 22, 2000, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 25, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $233.6M
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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