Robinson Crusoe
PG-13

Robinson Crusoe

One survivor. One island. One warrior. Two men, against all odds.

1997 • 92 min • Adventure · Drama

Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12
60
Movie Knight Score
285 reviews
  • 60 Audience · 285 · 100%

Robinson Crusoe flees England after a duel and is shipwrecked on a remote island. He endures a lonely struggle for survival, eventually befriending Friday, a tribesman he saves. Their relationship evolves from master and servant to a mutual friendship as they face dangers together.

Violence & peril
5/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Some intense survival scenes
  • Depictions of tribal rituals, including sacrifice
  • The master-slave dynamic is shown
  • Brief partial nudity

What it models well

  • Survival and resilience
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Resourcefulness
  • Friendship and loyalty

Talk about it after

  • Different cultures and beliefs
  • The impact of isolation
  • Historical context of colonialism
  • Adapting to difficult circumstances

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Top billed cast

Director: George T. Miller, Rod Hardy • Crew: Christopher Lofton, Tracy Keenan Wynn, Christopher Canaan

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Robinson Crusoe Trailer 1997

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Details

TMDB audience
6.0/10 (285)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Box office
$183,886

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