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References
Casablanca (1942)
Shane (1953)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Robinson Gruesome (1959)
Psycho (1960)
Gilligan's Island (1964)
The Prisoner (1967)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Jaws (1975)
The Right Stuff (1983)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Moses (1995)
Robinson Crusoe (1997)
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Mike, Lu & Og (1999)
Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy (1999)
Referenced in
The Critic: Episode #1.8
Jay mentions that Tom Hanks lost 50 pounds for the film
Jay mentions that Tom Hanks lost 50 pounds for the film
Saturday Night Live: Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (2000)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Lopez (2001)
referenced during Weekend Update
referenced during Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: Sean Hayes/Shaggy (2001)
Referenced on Weekend Update
Referenced on Weekend Update
The King of Queens: Package Deal (2001)
Mentioned by Doug.
Mentioned by Doug.
Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
After the football falls in the water, you can hear someone yell "Wilson!". This is a reference to the volleyball in Tom Hanks movie "Cast Away".
After the football falls in the water, you can hear someone yell "Wilson!". This is a reference to the volleyball in Tom Hanks movie "Cast Away".
The Island (2001)
Documentary about this movie
Documentary about this movie
Getaway: Episode #11.25 (2002)
A story on a cruise of the Fiji islands visits the island where this movie was filmed.
A story on a cruise of the Fiji islands visits the island where this movie was filmed.
Survivin' the Island (2002)
Jenna goes and sees this movie
Jenna goes and sees this movie
Home Movies: My Cheatin' Heart (2002)
McGuirk and Melissa talk about Wilson and the film
McGuirk and Melissa talk about Wilson and the film
Ghost Ship (2002)
On the Set of Sightlines (2003)
Actor Nick Searcy makes reference to this title while giving his partial verbal résumé.
Actor Nick Searcy makes reference to this title while giving his partial verbal résumé.
Frasier: Daphne Does Dinner (2003)
Gertrude mentions that she didn't rent 'Cast away' because she didn't want to see someone talking to a volleyball for a big amount of time.
Gertrude mentions that she didn't rent 'Cast away' because she didn't want to see someone talking to a volleyball for a big amount of time.
Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
The Fairly OddParents: Crime Wave/Odd Ball (2003)
One of the basketball players has a Wilson-esque basketball with a hand-print face on it.
One of the basketball players has a Wilson-esque basketball with a hand-print face on it.
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)
Eddie does the same dance as Tom Hanks after lighting a fire
Eddie does the same dance as Tom Hanks after lighting a fire
No Regrets (2004)
Alex says that Lari White, the actress in Cast Away, is going to be in his film
Alex says that Lari White, the actress in Cast Away, is going to be in his film
The Incredibles (2004)
Plane sinking to bottom of ocean as seen by survivor of crash
Plane sinking to bottom of ocean as seen by survivor of crash
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (2004)
Referenced during Weekend Update
Referenced during Weekend Update
How It Should Have Ended: How Saving Private Ryan Should Have Ended (2005)
"Or maybe you lived on a deserted island for six years"
"Or maybe you lived on a deserted island for six years"
The Office: The Fire (2005)
Dwight says: "Question: In the plane crash, did my shoes come off?"
Dwight says: "Question: In the plane crash, did my shoes come off?"
'War of the Worlds': Characters - The Family Unit (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Stargate: Atlantis: Epiphany (2005)
Sheppard mentions not having a volleyball to talk to
Sheppard mentions not having a volleyball to talk to
Cabin Pressure: Designing the Aalto E-474 (2006)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Monster House (2006)
the house spits out Chowder's basketball to taunt him: it is a "Wilson" basketball but with a face drawn on it. In Cast Away, there is a Wilson volleyball with a face on it
the house spits out Chowder's basketball to taunt him: it is a "Wilson" basketball but with a face drawn on it. In Cast Away, there is a Wilson volleyball with a face on it
Ugly Betty: The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe (2006)
Mentioned by Henry during lunch at the Sushi bar
Mentioned by Henry during lunch at the Sushi bar
Bones: The Boneless Bride in the River (2007)
Booth: Next thing you know, he will be shipwrecked on some island, talking to the volleyball.
Booth: Next thing you know, he will be shipwrecked on some island, talking to the volleyball.
Destination Truth: Ri/Iguanodon (2007)
As the team prepares to launch their rickety boats past enourmous waves, host Josh Gates turns to the camera and jokes, "This is just like the ending to Castaway"; Later, after failing to launch the boats, Gates states, via narration, that the trip cost the team "one camera, six pairs of socks, and Wilson, a volleyball I'd found and became friends with."
As the team prepares to launch their rickety boats past enourmous waves, host Josh Gates turns to the camera and jokes, "This is just like the ending to Castaway"; Later, after failing to launch the boats, Gates states, via narration, that the trip cost the team "one camera, six pairs of socks, and Wilson, a volleyball I'd found and became friends with."
Screenwipe: Review of the Year 2007 (2007)
Reference to Wilson the volleyball.
Reference to Wilson the volleyball.
Fool's Gold (2008)
mentioned in dialog
mentioned in dialog
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Beowulf (2008)
One crewmember is wearing a Cast Away T-shirt
One crewmember is wearing a Cast Away T-shirt
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 9 July 2008 (2008)
Dennis Miller makes reference to this film.
Dennis Miller makes reference to this film.
Eagle Eye (2008)
dvd cover shown as part of Jerry's life while at Circuit City
dvd cover shown as part of Jerry's life while at Circuit City
I polykatoikia: Itan mia fora mia anakainisi (2008)
dialogue
dialogue
Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (2009)
Referenced by Charles Barkley during Weekend Update
Referenced by Charles Barkley during Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell/Green Day (2009)
Mentioned by Alex Trebek on Celebrity Jeopardy!
Mentioned by Alex Trebek on Celebrity Jeopardy!
The Nostalgia Critic: Jack Frost (2009)
The Nostalgia Critic wonders if "Jack Frost" got its time transitions from "Cast Away".
The Nostalgia Critic wonders if "Jack Frost" got its time transitions from "Cast Away".
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.163 (2010)
Subject of a $1,000 clue in the category "Sports Equipment"
Subject of a $1,000 clue in the category "Sports Equipment"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.102 (2010)
correspondents Mikey and Trevor make their own version of Wilson the volleyball
correspondents Mikey and Trevor make their own version of Wilson the volleyball
Shameful Sequels: Christmas Vacation 2: Part 1 (2010)
Larry refers to this movie as a rip-off of Cast Away.
Larry refers to this movie as a rip-off of Cast Away.
Saturday Night Live: Elton John/Leon Russell (2011)
Tom Hanks and Wilson appear in the "Laser Cats" digital short.
Tom Hanks and Wilson appear in the "Laser Cats" digital short.
The Super Hero Squad Show: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (Six Against Infinity, Part 1) (2011)
Thor draws a face on Mjolnir and talks to it a la Wilson the volleyball
Thor draws a face on Mjolnir and talks to it a la Wilson the volleyball
Estrenos Críticos: 24/06/2011 (2011)
poster shown
poster shown
An Idiot Abroad: Desert Island (2011)
Ricky gives Karl a volleyball with a face drawn on it that he names Wilson to keep him company on the desert island.
Ricky gives Karl a volleyball with a face drawn on it that he names Wilson to keep him company on the desert island.
Saturday Night Live: Steve Buscemi/The Black Keys (2011)
Wilson the volleyball is mentioned in the "Dateline" segment.
Wilson the volleyball is mentioned in the "Dateline" segment.
Community: Contemporary Impressionists (2012)
Jeff mentions Wilson the volleyball from "Cast Away."
Jeff mentions Wilson the volleyball from "Cast Away."
90210: A Tale of Two Parties (2012)
Diego and Ivy mention the film title and the volleyball
Diego and Ivy mention the film title and the volleyball
Featured in
Behind the Scenes: Cast Away (2000)
HBO First Look: The Making of 'Cast Away' (2000)
clips
clips
Castaway Dick (2001)
The Making of 'Cast Away' (2001)
The Corporation (2003)
Clip
Clip
Frontline: The Persuaders (2004)
Clips shown in reference to product placement.
Clips shown in reference to product placement.
Flightplan (2005)
The panoramic shot from the summit is shown during the in-flight movie at the beginning of Flightplan. A male passenger is heaed saying "This is my favorite part".
The panoramic shot from the summit is shown during the in-flight movie at the beginning of Flightplan. A male passenger is heaed saying "This is my favorite part".
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clips
clips
Best! Movies! Ever!: Goodbyes (2007)
clips are shown to illustrate the best "goodbye" scenes in movies
clips are shown to illustrate the best "goodbye" scenes in movies
I Love the New Millennium: 2000 (2008)
Shown on the 2000 episode
Shown on the 2000 episode
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009)
Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.58 (2010)
a clip is incorporated into the spoof recap of "Lost"
a clip is incorporated into the spoof recap of "Lost"
Bridesmaids (2011)
Annie is shown watching this movie while depressed.
Annie is shown watching this movie while depressed.
Spoofed in
The Critic: Episode #1.7
Jay shows a clip in which Tom Hanks builds a fire out of Oscar statuettes
Jay shows a clip in which Tom Hanks builds a fire out of Oscar statuettes
2001 MTV Movie Awards (2001)
Castaway Dick (2001)
Family Guy: A Fish Out of Water (2001)
We see Peter on a raft in the middle of the sea with a beard, dressed in rags. He is shouting "WILSON!" at a volleyball with a face on it just like Wilson from this film.
We see Peter on a raft in the middle of the sea with a beard, dressed in rags. He is shouting "WILSON!" at a volleyball with a face on it just like Wilson from this film.
Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Bugi Fiction (2003)
A tennis-ball called Willy.
A tennis-ball called Willy.
Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
The Even Stevens Movie (2003)
The Work and the Story (2003)
Richard Dutcher shown with a beard chasing a volley ball like "Wilson" on a beach
Richard Dutcher shown with a beard chasing a volley ball like "Wilson" on a beach
Lilo & Stitch: The Series: Splodyhead: Experiment #619 (2003)
When stuck on a small island, Pleakly draws a face on a coconut, calls it "Coco", and talks to it. This spoofs Chuck in "Cast Away" who did the same thing with a volleyball.
When stuck on a small island, Pleakly draws a face on a coconut, calls it "Coco", and talks to it. This spoofs Chuck in "Cast Away" who did the same thing with a volleyball.
The Autocrats: Lähtölaskenta (2004)
features character Wilson the Volly Ball
features character Wilson the Volly Ball
Miss Castaway and the Island Girls (2004)
Takes place on a deserted island and gets alot of packages from "Federalli Expresso". Also Wilson (the volleyboll) is floating past the girls on the rafts raft.
Takes place on a deserted island and gets alot of packages from "Federalli Expresso". Also Wilson (the volleyboll) is floating past the girls on the rafts raft.
My Wife and Kids: The Bahamas: Part 2 (2005)
Jimmy produces his new friend, a ball named Wilson.
Jimmy produces his new friend, a ball named Wilson.
Madagascar (2005)
Volleyball named "Spaulding" with handprint face
Volleyball named "Spaulding" with handprint face
Family Guy: The Perfect Castaway (2005)
The locket and the part where Peter throws a spear trying to hit a fish.
The locket and the part where Peter throws a spear trying to hit a fish.
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
Hanks throws Wilson at Jimmy Stewart
Hanks throws Wilson at Jimmy Stewart
Date Movie (2006)
Grant grows a Cast Away-like beard and yells out the name something he misses
Grant grows a Cast Away-like beard and yells out the name something he misses
The Starter Wife: Mollywood (2008)
Molly plays the Tom Hanks role in a spoof of the film.
Molly plays the Tom Hanks role in a spoof of the film.
Cougar Town: Lonesome Sundown (2011)
Jules saying "I have made fire!"
Jules saying "I have made fire!"
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore (2011)
"I'm sorry, Rum Ham"
"I'm sorry, Rum Ham"
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
Zoe is stranded on an island and has a football, golf ball, and basketball just like Tom Hanks' character makes friends with a volleyball.
Zoe is stranded on an island and has a football, golf ball, and basketball just like Tom Hanks' character makes friends with a volleyball.
