How long is Castaway?

Castaway is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Castaway (1986) runs 1 h 57 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 126 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 57 min — ends 9:57 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama
Released: March 5, 1986
TMDB rating: 6.3 / 10 from 126 votes
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Starring: Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, Frances Barber
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Castaway?: Castaway is 1 h 57 min long (117 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:57 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Castaway rated?: Castaway is rated R in the US.
Is Castaway a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Castaway?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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