Check Google Play Movies availability
Rent or buy
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
Cast Away
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO 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.
Watch NowWatch trailer
7.7/10
MOVIHERO 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…
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
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
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Cast Away right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
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.
MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 12,720 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
Rating data supplied by TMDB, shown on a 10-point scale. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from scores submitted here.
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Check Cast Away on Google Play Movies or Apple TV Store
Find rental or purchase options. Confirm availability, price and quality in your region on the store.
Check Apple TV Store availability
Rent or buy
Quality isn’t confirmed yet. Check the viewing option on the provider’s site.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch Cast Away
Compare reported U.S. streaming, free, rental and purchase options in one place.
United States
Amazon Video
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerRent or buy
Apple TV Store
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit Apple TV
Google Play Movies
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit Google Play Movies
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Cast Away
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“Cast Away is a brilliant movie in many ways, but some disappointing story and character decisions keep it from being a personal favorite.”
Viewer reaction
“Tom Hanks excels in this well put together depiction of the archetypal, rather fastidious, business executive who finds himself stranded - after his plane crashes…”
Selected review excerpts supplied by TMDB. Opinions belong to their original authors.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay with the image.
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
Follow the character.
Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEHappily Ever After
2026·Drama
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEOctopus Skin
2026·Drama
7.5/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWhat We Carry
2026·Drama