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Cast Away
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy.
77/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Chuck Noland, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at sea during a terrible storm. He's the only survivor, and finds himself marooned on a desolate island. With no way to escape, Chuck must find ways to survive in his new home.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTChuck Noland, a top international manager for FedEx, and Kelly, a Ph.D. student, are in love and heading towards marriage. Then Chuck's plane to Malaysia crashes at se…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Cast Away.
MoviHero lists December 22, 2000 as the release date for Cast Away. Robert Zemeckis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hanks as Chuck Noland, Helen Hunt as Kelly Frears, Nick Searcy as Stan, Jenifer Lewis as Becca Twig. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 22, 2000
GenresAdventure · Drama
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorRobert Zemeckis
CastTom Hanks as Chuck Noland, Helen Hunt as Kelly Frears, Nick Searcy as Stan, Jenifer Lewis as Becca Twig
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Cast Away runs 2h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 77/100 (7.7/10) from 12,619 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
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