Highest-Rated Movies about 'Stranded On An Island'

Cast Away (2000), Hell in the Pacific (1969), Swiss Family Robinson (1960), The Most Dangerous Game (1932), Paradise Lagoon (1957), Lord of the Flies (1963), Mysterious Island (1961), Shipwrecked (1990) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Stranded On An Island movies.

#1. Cast Away (2000)

Storyline: A man is marooned on an island after his plane crashes into the ocean. Far away from home, his girlfriend, and any human contact, he engages in a battle of wits with himself as he is tested mentally, physically, and emotionally in order to survive.

Plot Keywords: survival, lost at sea, plane crash, rainstorm, stranded on an island, solitude, airplane ...

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#2. Hell in the Pacific (1969)

Storyline: During World War II, a shot-down American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain find themselves stranded on the same small uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. Following war logic, each time the crafty Japanese devises something useful, he guards it to deny its use to the Yank, who then steals it, its proceeds or the idea and/or ruins it. Yet each gets his chance to kill and/or capture the other, but neither pushes this to the end. After a while of this pointless pestering, they end up joining forces to build and man a raft...—KGF Vissers

Plot Keywords: friendship between men, world war two, independent film, naval officer, stranded on an island, island, japanese ...

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#3. Swiss Family Robinson (1960)

Storyline: A family in route to New Guinea is shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. They are forced to remain on the island because of the damage to the ship and the pirates that are roaming the islands. They create a home on the island (centering around a huge tree house) and explore the island and its wildlife. Plenty of adventure ensues as the family deals with issues of survival and pirates, and the brothers must learn how to live on the island with an uncertain future.

Plot Keywords: tropical island, based on novel, marooned, ship wreck, remake, stranded on an island, survival ...

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#4. The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Storyline: After their luxury cabin cruiser crashes on a reef, Bob Rainsford finds himself washed ashore on a remote island. He finds a fortress-like house, and the owner, Count Zaroff, seems to be quite welcoming. Apart from Zaroff's servant Ivan, the only other people present are Eve Trowbridge and her brother Martin, also survivors of their own shipwreck. Other survivors are missing, however, and Rainsford soon learns why. Zaroff releases them into his jungle island and then hunts them down in his grisly outdoor chess game. Then after Martin disappears Bob realizes that he and Eve are to be the next pawns in Zaroff's deadly game.—garykmcd

Plot Keywords: ship wreck, castaway, waterfall, crocodile, trap, shark attack, psychopath ...

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#5. Paradise Lagoon (1957)

Storyline: Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household; he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and between maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.—George S. Davis <mgeorges@prodigy.net>

Plot Keywords: bare chested male, rescue, equality, shipwreck, sea voyage, nobleman, snob ...

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#6. Lord of the Flies (1963)

Storyline: A group of young boys are stranded alone on an island. Left to fend for themselves, they must take on the responsibilities of adults, even if they are not ready to do so. Inevitably, two factions form: one group (lead by Ralph) want to build shelters and collect food, whereas Jack's group would rather have fun and HUNT; illustrating the difference between civilization and savagery.

Plot Keywords: innocence lost, cult film, superstition, rite, murder, future, evacuation ...

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#7. Mysterious Island (1961)

Storyline: During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'.—Stewart M. Clamen <clamen@cs.cmu.edu>

Plot Keywords: friendship between men, octopus, lightning, harmonica, goat, ends with death, chicken ...

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#8. Shipwrecked (1990)

Storyline: Haakon Haakonsen didn't want to go to sea so young, but when his father, a Norwegian sailor, comes home with a badly wounded foot in the 1850s, the Haakonsen family finances require him to enlist as ship boy aboard a British ship under Royal Navy authority. After some hazing he buckles up to learn the hard work and gets accepted by the rough crew. Then Royal Navy lieutenant John Merrick is welcomed to take charge of security on a long voyage to Sidney and Calcutta, through pirates-infested waters, but Haakon distrusts him after finding out that he packed concealed weapons; indeed Merrick secretly poisons the captain. Haakon and his guardian angel, his father's best mate Jens, were about to feel the claw of the cat for helping a stowaway when a rock wrecks the ship. Haakon washes up an island where he finds a pirates treasure and weapons.—KGF Vissers

Plot Keywords: log, poisoned drink, poisoning, rifle, cognac, sailing ship, shot in the chest ...

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#9. Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Storyline: A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention.

Plot Keywords: giant spider, vietnam war, 1970s, giant monster, monster movie, island, jungle ...

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#10. None but the Brave (1965)

Storyline: American and Japanese soldiers, stranded on a tiny Pacific island during World War II, must make a temporary truce and cooperate to survive various tribulations. Told through the eyes of the American and Japanese unit commanders, who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men.—Martin Booda <booda@us1.msrcnavo.navy.mil>

Plot Keywords: four word title, bare chested male, face slap, dancing, singing, aerial combat, dislocated shoulder ...

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#11. Lord of the Flies (1990)

Storyline: After a plane crash in the ocean, a group of military students reach an island. Ralph organizes the boys, assigning responsibilities for each one. When the rebel Jack Merridew neglects the fire camp and they lose the chance to be seen by a helicopter, the group split under the leadership of Jack. While Ralph rationalizes the procedures, Jack returns to the primitivism, using the fear for the unknown (in a metaphor to the religion) to control the other boys, and hunting and chasing pigs, stealing the possession of Ralph's group and even killing people.

Plot Keywords: savagery, abuse, boulder, tree, cave, all male cast, corpse ...

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#12. Swiss Family Robinson (1940)

Storyline: A family setting out for a new life across the sea is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family members collaborate to create a home for themselves in the jungle environment.—Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

Plot Keywords: family character name in title, mother son relationship, family relationships, survival, stranded on an island, father son relationship, husband wife relationship ...

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#13. Up to His Ears (1965)

Storyline: Turbulent, fast-paced comedy adventure (one of the best of its time) about unhappy billionaire Belmondo, whose suicide attempts keep failing. When he hires some killers to do him in, he falls in love with beautiful Andress and wants to reverse the deal. Belmondo is ideally suited to this role, exotic locations and lots of stunts make this a joy to watch. A worthy companion piece to the Bond movies of that time.

Plot Keywords: hong kong, car on fire, exploding car, fiance fiancee relationship, gold digger, depression, frenchman abroad ...

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#14. White Water Summer (1987)

Storyline: An experienced guide (Vic) accompanies a city boy (Alan) and his three friends on their first wilderness experience. Hoping to teach the four boys lessons not only about the wilderness, but about themselves, Vic pushes them to the limit. Soon after alienating the boys, Vic finds himself in desperate need of help and must rely on his students in order to survive.—Wayne Coleman <waynecoleman@swbell.net>

Plot Keywords: river rapids, chess, falling from height, fishing, friendship, hiking, injury ...

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#15. Robinson Crusoe (1997)

Storyline: 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 tribesmen to their gods. Over time, their relationship changes from master-slave to a mutual respected friendship despite their difference in culture and religion.

Plot Keywords: female removes her clothes, striptease, female rear nudity, female nudity, sword fight, swordsman, bow and arrow ...

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