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Adrift

  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
65K
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POPULARITY
3,971
1,233
Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin in Adrift (2018)
As the two avid sailors set out on a journey across the ocean, Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) couldn't anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
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DisasterSea AdventureSurvivalActionAdventureBiographyDramaRomanceThriller

A true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recor... Read allA true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.A true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

  • Director
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Writers
    • Aaron Kandell
    • Jordan Kandell
    • David Branson Smith
  • Stars
    • Shailene Woodley
    • Sam Claflin
    • Jeffrey Thomas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,971
    1,233
    • Director
      • Baltasar Kormákur
    • Writers
      • Aaron Kandell
      • Jordan Kandell
      • David Branson Smith
    • Stars
      • Shailene Woodley
      • Sam Claflin
      • Jeffrey Thomas
    • 338User reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

    Videos28

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    Shailene Woodley
    Shailene Woodley
    • Tami Oldham
    Sam Claflin
    Sam Claflin
    • Richard Sharp
    Jeffrey Thomas
    Jeffrey Thomas
    • Peter Crompton
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    • Christine Crompton
    Grace Palmer
    Grace Palmer
    • Deb
    Tami Ashcraft
    Tami Ashcraft
    • Tami Ashcraft
    Marisiale Tunoka
    Marisiale Tunoka
    • Customs Agent
    • (as Siale Tunoka)
    Kael Damlamian
    • Smiley
    Lei-Ming Caine
    • Outrigger Girl
    Neil Andrea
    Neil Andrea
    • Crewman
    Apakuki Nalawa
    • Musician
    Tim Solomon
    • Musician
    • Director
      • Baltasar Kormákur
    • Writers
      • Aaron Kandell
      • Jordan Kandell
      • David Branson Smith
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    User reviews338

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    7gufi-04429

    deserves a little more than the given IMDb rating

    Plot - good. Acting game - good. Mixing between past and present - also a good idea. So there're pretty good things about the movie. But the main problem is that the film is somehow slow (even though it's only 90 minutes) and the last half an hour was boring. I wouldn't watch it again but I don't regret spending time on it so I would say the IMDb raiting is definitely too low.
    8bobnjuls4

    Great telling of this story

    Great movie that never lost my attention. Between the surprising twists (that I won't mention because they would be spoilers) and the intense action all through the movie I was glued to the screen. Shailene Woodley's great acting carried the movie like, in a smaller way, how Tom Hanks captivated in Cast Away. Definitely worth seeing. I would suggest see it without knowing much about the story.
    chousissy

    Does not make me want to sail the ocean blue!

    Based on a true story. A bittersweet tale of high seas adventure, based on a true story. Worked well with flash backs to the back story. Well paced with excellent performances. Outstanding performance from Shailey Woodley. I can't imagine being lost at sea for that long, a total nightmare.
    8n-kefala

    Suspenseful and romantic

    "Adrift" is a good survival drama that you know what to expect but Shailene Woodley makes it more emotionally satisfying than it would be otherwise. All the performances are exceptional, directed with good pace and beautiful cinematography and effects by Baltasar Kormakur.

    This realistic, suspenseful and romantic, true story it's not quite as exciting as watching Blake Lively fighting against sharks in "The Shallows" from two summers ago, but there's still enough of interest to keep the new nautical drama "Adrift" afloat. And of course it is always refreshing to see a film where a female protagonist isn't passively waiting for a rescue. Overall it is an entertaining film with a solid dramatization of real events.
    7chiaragiacobelli

    I liked this movie although it is very sad

    This is a movie about a real story and a real woman who is definitely special and brave. I liked it, the story is romantic, interesting and very touchable, I cried a lot. However, it is also sad and makes feel how is loose someone that you really love, but also how is survive lost in the ocean for many days. I think it is a very good movie.

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    • Trivia
      Over 90% of the movie was filmed at sea. Some days began at 4 a.m., with a two-hour boat ride from land. A daily shoot could last up to 12 hours, with no land in sight.
    • Goofs
      During their ill-fated cruise Tami and Richard observe the sun setting off their starboard bow, meaning they are sailing in a westerly direction. The route from Tahiti to San Diego however is towards north-east.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      caption on screen: To this day, Tami has never stopped sailing.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits it says. "The persons and events in this motion picture are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons or events is unintentional."
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Adrift (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Hope I Don't Fall in Love with You
      Written by Tom Waits

      Performed by Emiliana Torrini (as Emilíana Torrini)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • Iceland
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • A la deriva
    • Filming locations
      • Fiji
    • Production companies
      • Huayi Brothers
      • Ingenious
      • RVK Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,445,012
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,603,039
      • Jun 3, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,945,012
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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