Shipwrecked (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Shipwrecked is an adventure and family film directed by Nils Gaup, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Norwegian boy in 1850s England goes to work as a cabin boy and discovers some of his shipmates are actually pirates.
Who’s in it. Shipwrecked stars Stian Smestad as Haakon Haakonsen, Gabriel Byrne as Lt. John Merrick, Louisa Milwood-Haigh as Mary and Bjørn Sundquist as Mr. Håkonsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shipwrecked has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Shipwrecked page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shipwrecked 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 Shipwrecked (1990)?
- In US, Shipwrecked is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Shipwrecked worth watching?
- Shipwrecked holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shipwrecked?
- Shipwrecked stars Stian Smestad, Gabriel Byrne, Louisa Milwood-Haigh, Bjørn Sundquist and Joachim Rafaelsen.
- When was Shipwrecked released?
- Shipwrecked was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.