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Crusoe (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 5.8

Crusoe poster

Released in 1988, Crusoe is an adventure film directed by Caleb Deschanel, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.

Who’s in it. Crusoe stars Aidan Quinn as Crusoe, Ade Sapara as The Warrior, Elvis Payne as Runaway Slave and Richard D. Sharp as Colcol, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Crusoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crusoe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crusoe tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Crusoe (1988)?
In US, Crusoe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Crusoe worth watching?
Crusoe holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crusoe?
Crusoe stars Aidan Quinn, Ade Sapara, Elvis Payne, Richard D. Sharp and Shane Rimmer.
When was Crusoe released?
Crusoe was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.