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Robinson Crusoe

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

★ 6.0 1997 92 min PG-13 AdventureDrama

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.

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Robinson Crusoe in its release era

Released in 1997, Robinson Crusoe sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1997-06-11
Rating
PG-13
TMDB score
6.0/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Miramax
Topicsfriendshipislandindigenousshipwrecksurvivallonelinesscannibaldeserted island

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