Plot & Details
An exploration of human survival and the ability of fate to alter even the tidiest of lives with one major event, Cast Away tells the story of Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), a Federal Express engineer who devotes most of his life to his troubleshooting job. His girlfriend Kelly (Helen Hunt) is often neglected by his dedication to work, and his compulsive personality suggests a conflicted man. But on Christmas Eve, Chuck proposes marriage to Kelly right before embarking on a large assignment. On the assignment, a plane crash strands Chuck on a remote island, and his fast-paced life is slowed to a crawl, as he is miles removed from any human contact. Finding solace only in a volleyball that he befriends, Chuck must now learn to endure the emotional and physical stress of his new life, unsure of when he may return to the civilization he knew before. Cast Away reunites star Hanks with director Robert Zemeckis, their first film together since 1994's Oscar-winning Forrest Gump.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 143min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 12/22/2000
- DVD Release Date: 06/12/2001
- Distributor(s): Fox
- Director(s): Robert Zemeckis
- Starring: Tom Hanks , Helen Hunt , Chris Noth , Nick Searcy , Lari White
- Themes: Lovers Reunited,Air Disasters,Living In Exile,Stranded,Survival in the Wilderness
- Tone: Somber,Meditative,Melancholy,Reflective,Understated,Deliberate
- Keywords: castaway,island-deserted,island-tropical,isolation,old-flame,plane-crash,presumed-dead
- Country of Origin: USA (12-22-2000)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Tom Johnson | Nominated |
| 2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Dennis S. Sands | Nominated |
| 2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Tom Hanks | Nominated |
| 2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | Randy Thom | Nominated |
| 2000 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Sound | William B. Kaplan | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | Tom Hanks | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Tom Hanks | Won |
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