Cast Away (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2000, Cast Away is a drama and adventure film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 143 minutes. “At the edge of the world, his journey begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chuck Nolan, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at sea during a terrible storm. He's the only survivor, and finds himself marooned on a desolate island. With no way to escape, Chuck must find ways to survive in his new home.
Who’s in it. Cast Away stars Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland, Helen Hunt as Kelly Frears, Chris Noth as Jerry Lovett and Paul Sanchez as Ramon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Cast Away has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $429.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cast Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cast Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cast Away (2000)?
- In US, Cast Away is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cast Away worth watching?
- Cast Away holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cast Away?
- Cast Away stars Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Chris Noth, Paul Sanchez and Lari White.
- When was Cast Away released?
- Cast Away was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.