Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- earnest
- isolated
- adventure movie night
- literary adaptation viewing
What critics said
The film received little widespread critical attention, with limited reviews divided over Pierce Brosnan's lead performance and the rushed pacing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Crusoe is stranded alone after a shipwreck and must establish a life on an uncharted island.
Crusoe and Friday's relationship develops from ownership and dependence toward mutual respect and friendship.
Crusoe confronts a tribe that sacrifices people to its gods while he and Friday come from different cultural and religious traditions.
The uncharted island dominates Crusoe's survival experience and separates him from society, companionship, and familiar institutions.
Films like Robinson Crusoe, and why
Cast Away
shared shipwreck survival, isolated island setting, and transformation through companionship
The Blue Lagoon
shared castaway adventure, cultural encounter, and survival against hostile forces
The Mission
shared literary adventure structure, dangerous wilderness, and moral conflict involving indigenous peoples
Movie Details
- Directors
- George T. Miller, Rod Hardy
- Release Date
- 1997-06-11
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (288)
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan
- Polly Walker
- Ian Hart
- James Frain
- Damian Lewis
- William Takaku
- Ben Robertson
- Martin Grace
- Tim McMullan
- Sean Brosnan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Robinson Crusoe about?
- A guilt-haunted castaway builds a precarious life on an uncharted island before friendship across cultural divides challenges his assumptions about power and belonging.
- What is Robinson Crusoe like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Robinson Crusoe as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Robinson Crusoe violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Robinson Crusoe as moderate.
- What did critics think of Robinson Crusoe?
- The film received little widespread critical attention, with limited reviews divided over Pierce Brosnan's lead performance and the rushed pacing.
- Which films are like Robinson Crusoe?
- Films with a similar feel include Cast Away, The Blue Lagoon, and The Mission.
- How long is Robinson Crusoe?
- Robinson Crusoe runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Robinson Crusoe?
- In United States, Robinson Crusoe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
