“Cast Away”, 2000
Director: Robert Zemeckis
After a plane crash, a FedEx executive (Tom Hanks) finds himself stranded on a deserted island, where he must learn to survive and find a way back to civilization.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Chris Noth, Nick Searcy, Jenifer Lewis, Paul Sanchez, Lari White, Leonid Citer, David Allen Brooks, Yelena Popovic;
Production year: 2000;
Genre: drama, melodrama, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 143 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,8;
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“The Blue Lagoon”, 1980
Director: Randal Kleiser
Two young cousins (Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins) are shipwrecked on a tropical island, where they must learn to fend for themselves and navigate the complexities of growing up in isolation.
Starring: Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Elva Josephson, Glenn Kohan, Alan Hopgood, Gus Mercurio, Jeffrey Kleiser, Bradley Pryce;
Production year: 1980;
Genre: drama, melodrama, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 104 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,8;
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“Swiss Family Robinson”, 1960
Director: Ken Annakin
A Swiss family's ship is shipwrecked on a deserted island, where they must use their resourcefulness to build a new life and overcome the challenges of their new environment.
Starring: John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, Sessue Hayakawa, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Cecil Parker, Andy Ho, Milton Reid;
Production year: 1960;
Genre: adventure, family;
MPAA rating: g;
Duration: 126 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,1;
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“The Beach”, 2000
Director: Danny Boyle
A young traveler (Leonardo DiCaprio) discovers a hidden paradise in Thailand but soon realizes that the idyllic island is not as perfect as it seems, leading to a descent into chaos and isolation.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Tilda Swinton, Guillaume Canet, Robert Carlyle, Paterson Joseph, Zelda Tinska, Peter Youngblood Hills, Daniel Caltagirone, Daniel York;
Production year: 2000;
Genre: thriller, drama, melodrama, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 119 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,6;
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“Lord of the Flies”, 1990
Director: Harry Hook
Based on the novel by William Golding, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island, leading to a power struggle and the breakdown of civilization among the group.
Starring: Balthazar Getty, Chris Furrh, Danuel Pipoly, James Badge Dale, Andrew Taft, Edward Taft, Gary Rule, Terry Wells, Braden MacDonald, Angus Burgin;
Production year: 1990;
Genre: thriller, drama, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 90 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,4;
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“Nim's Island”, 2008
Director: Jennifer Flackett, Mark Levin
A young girl (Abigail Breslin) lives on a remote island with her scientist father, but when he goes missing, she reaches out to her favorite author (Jodie Foster) for help, leading to a heartwarming adventure.
Starring: Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Michael Carman, Mark Brady, Anthony Simcoe, Christopher James Baker, Maddison Joyce, Peter Callan, Rhonda Doyle;
Production year: 2008;
Genre: fantasy, adventure, family;
MPAA rating: pg;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6;
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“The Shallows”, 2016
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
A surfer (Blake Lively) is stranded on a small rock in the ocean, just a short distance from shore, but must outsmart a great white shark in order to survive.
Starring: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Joseph Salas, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge, Pablo Calva, Diego Espejel, Janelle Bailey, Ava Dean, Chelsea Moody;
Production year: 2016;
Genre: horror, action, thriller, drama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 87 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,3;
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“The Blue Lagoon”, 1980
Director: Randal Kleiser
A modern retelling of the classic story, two teenagers (Indiana Evans and Brenton Thwaites) find themselves stranded on a tropical island, where they must navigate the challenges of survival and love.
Starring: Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels, Elva Josephson, Glenn Kohan, Alan Hopgood, Gus Mercurio, Jeffrey Kleiser, Bradley Pryce;
Production year: 1980;
Genre: drama, melodrama, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 104 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,8;
More information about the film “The Blue Lagoon” on the website imdb.com
“Films about being lost on an island have long captivated audiences with their themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit. From classic tales of shipwrecks to modern interpretations of isolation and self-discovery, these movies offer a compelling look at the challenges and triumphs that come with being stranded in a remote location. Whether exploring the depths of despair or the heights of ingenuity, these films remind us of the power of the human will to endure and overcome even the most daunting circumstances. Ultimately, the island setting serves as a metaphor for the individual journey, reflecting our own internal struggles and the potential for growth and transformation in the face of adversity.”
