


Film · Released
Castaway
“One Year on a Deserted Tropical Island. 'Wife' 20-30 needed to accompany man 35+. Write to Box 775 with details and evening phone number.”
Castaway at a glance
Castaway is a 1986 adventure and romance film, running 1h 57m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
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Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1986-03-05
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Genres
- Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Director
- Nicolas Roeg
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 126 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmMiddle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
Cast
14 names
Oliver ReedGerald Kingsland
Amanda DonohoeLucy Irvine
Georgina HaleSister Saint Margaret
Frances BarberSister Saint Winifred
Tony RickardsJason
Todd RipponRod
John SessionsMan in Pub
Virginia HeyJanice
Sorel JohnsonLaura
Paul ReynoldsMike Kingsland
Stephen JennShop ManagerQuestions about Castaway
Quick answersWhere can I watch Castaway in the United Kingdom?
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Is Castaway suitable for children?
Castaway is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Castaway about?
Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire…
How long is Castaway?
Castaway runs for 1h 57m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Castaway trailer?
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