Castaway (1986): movie guide

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 and the strength to try and see the year through.

Cast highlights

Castaway features Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber, Tony Rickards, Todd Rippon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1986-03-05. Runtime: 117 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (126 votes). Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Castaway?

Castaway is listed as Adventure, Romance, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Castaway?

Castaway runs about 117 minutes.

Who stars in Castaway?

Cast highlights include Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber, Tony Rickards, Todd Rippon.

Does Cinema Box stream Castaway?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Castaway?

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