Robinson Crusoe (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, Robinson Crusoe is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Rod Hardy, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Robinson Crusoe flees Britain on a ship after killing his friend over the love of Mary. A fierce ocean storm wrecks his ship and leaves him stranded by himself on an uncharted island. Left to fend for himself, Crusoe seeks out a tentative survival on the island, until he meets Friday, a tribesman whom he saves from being sacrificed. Initially, Crusoe is thrilled to finally have a friend, but he has to defend himself against the tribe who uses the island to sacrifice tribesman to their gods. During time their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.
Who’s in it. Robinson Crusoe stars Pierce Brosnan as Robinson Crusoe, James Frain as Robert, Polly Walker as Mary McGregor and Ian Hart as Daniel Defoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Robinson Crusoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robinson Crusoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robinson Crusoe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robinson Crusoe (1997)?
- In US, Robinson Crusoe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Robinson Crusoe worth watching?
- Robinson Crusoe holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Robinson Crusoe?
- Robinson Crusoe stars Pierce Brosnan, James Frain, Polly Walker, Ian Hart and William Takaku.
- When was Robinson Crusoe released?
- Robinson Crusoe was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.