Overview
A solitary sailor battles the elements and his own limitations in a desperate fight for survival.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- austere
- tense
- contemplative
- immersive movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly acclaimed the film as a gripping, formally disciplined survival drama anchored by Robert Redford's commanding near-silent performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert Redford is the only visible performer, and the unnamed sailor must solve every crisis without dialogue partners or social support.
Ocean, storm, heat, thirst, sharks, and dwindling supplies create the film's primary dramatic pressure.
The sailor communicates mainly through gestures, grimaces, labor, and occasional expletives while repairing and abandoning his vessel.
The vast Indian Ocean offers no shelter, landmarks, or reliable rescue as the damaged yacht and life raft drift offshore.
Films like All Is Lost, and why
The Revenant
shared solitary survival drama, austere atmosphere, and physically demanding performance
Gravity
shared survival thriller structure, environmental hostility, and minimal dialogue
The Deep
shared maritime peril, isolation, and escalating resource scarcity
Life of Pi
shared contemplative survival drama centered on endurance against overwhelming natural forces
Movie Details
- Director
- J.C. Chandor
- Release Date
- 2013-08-23
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1822)
Cast
- Robert Redford
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- 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 All Is Lost about?
- A solitary sailor battles a damaged yacht, violent weather, and dwindling resources in an austere testament to endurance.
- What is All Is Lost like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of All Is Lost as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is All Is Lost violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in All Is Lost as mild.
- What did critics think of All Is Lost?
- Critics broadly acclaimed the film as a gripping, formally disciplined survival drama anchored by Robert Redford's commanding near-silent performance.
- Which films are like All Is Lost?
- Films with a similar feel include The Revenant, Gravity, The Deep, and Life of Pi.
- How long is All Is Lost?
- All Is Lost runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch All Is Lost?
- In United States, All Is Lost streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
