Cast Away is a 2000 American survival drama film directed and co-produced by Robert Zemeckis, written by William Broyles Jr., and starring Tom Hanks. The film depicts the story of Chuck Noland, a FedEx employee who is stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific after his plane crashes. He spends four years alone on the island before he is finally rescued.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $423 million worldwide against a production budget of $90 million. It received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Actor (Hanks) and Best Director (Zemeckis).
Cast Away is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for "intense scenes of peril, some violence and brief strong language." Here is a detailed breakdown of the film's content:
Overall, Cast Away is a safe film for most children to watch. However, parents may want to preview the film before allowing their children to watch it, as some of the scenes may be too intense for younger viewers.
After watching Cast Away, you may want to talk to your kids about the film. Here are some tips:
Character | Actor |
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Chuck Noland | Tom Hanks |
Kelly Frears | Helen Hunt |
Stan Taylor | Nick Searcy |
Ed | Mark Margolis |
Alice | Natalie Velazquez |
Help Me | Chris Noth |
Awards | Year |
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Academy Award for Best Actor | 2001 |
Academy Award for Best Director | 2001 |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | 2001 |
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | 2001 |
Box Office | Worldwide |
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Gross revenue | $423,310,672 |
Production budget | $90,000,000 |
Critical Reception | Rotten Tomatoes |
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Freshness rating | 90% |
Consensus | "Anchored by a superb performance from Tom Hanks, Cast Away is a gripping and emotionally resonant survival drama." |
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