Robinson Crusoe (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Robinson Crusoe is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 90 minutes. “Every thrill-swept page blazes to life on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English slave trader is marooned on a remote tropical island, forced to fend for himself and deal with crushing loneliness.
Who’s in it. Robinson Crusoe stars Dan O'Herlihy as Robinson Crusoe, Jaime Fernández as Friday, Felipe de Alba as Captain Oberzo and Chel López as Bosun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Robinson Crusoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robinson Crusoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robinson Crusoe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robinson Crusoe (1954)?
- In US, Robinson Crusoe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robinson Crusoe worth watching?
- Robinson Crusoe holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?
- Robinson Crusoe stars Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba, Chel López and José Chávez.
- When was Robinson Crusoe released?
- Robinson Crusoe was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.