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Middle-aged Gerald Kingsland advertises in a London paper for a female companion to spend a year with him on a desert island. Young Lucy Irving takes a chance on contacting him, but once on the island, things prove a lot less idyllic than in the movies. Gradually, it becomes clear that it is Lucy who has the desire and the strength to try and see the year through.
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- Where can I watch Castaway online?
- You can stream Castaway on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Castaway come out?
- Castaway was released in 1986.
- What genre is Castaway?
- Castaway is a adventure, romance, and drama film.
- How long is Castaway?
- Castaway runs about 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Who stars in Castaway?
- Castaway stars Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe, Georgina Hale, and Frances Barber.
- How is Castaway rated?
- Castaway currently scores 6.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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