Adrift (2018)

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 (screenplay by), Jordan Kandell (screenplay by)

Stars:

Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin, Grace Palmer

3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Shailene Woodley	...	Tami Oldham
Sam Claflin	...	Richard Sharp
Grace Palmer	...	Deb
Jeffrey Thomas	...	Peter
Elizabeth Hawthorne	...	Christine
Tami Ashcraft	...	Herself
Kael Damlamian	...	Smiley
Luna Campbell	...	Tahitian Paddler
Zac Beresford	...	Shopper
Siale Tunoka	...	Customs Agent

Storyline

Starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, Adrift is based on the inspiring true story of two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to the adventure of a lifetime. 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. Adrift is the unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit and the transcendent power of love.

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Plot Keywords:

sailboat | love | damaged boat | storm | survival | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for injury images, peril, language, brief drug use, partial nudity and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Instagram

Country:

USA Hong Kong Iceland

Language:

English French

Release Date:

1 June 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adrift

Filming Locations:

Suva, Fiji

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,603,039, 3 June 2018, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$31,445,012

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$49,045,012, 2 August 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Huayi Brothers, Lakeshore Entertainment, RVK Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Goofs

The boat is sailing east from Tahiti to San Diego and Richard and Tami are sitting in the front of the boat admiring the sunset. They would obviously have to be sailing west to do that.

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Quotes

[from trailer]
Tami Oldham: What's it like sailing out there on your own?
Richard Sharp: Miserable.

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Connections

Referenced in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 11 June 2018 (2018)

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Soundtracks

Picture in a Frame
Written by Tom Waits
Performed by Tom Waits

User Reviews

Fair Winds for the cast and crew

I have been a sailor for 40 years, Adrift was realistic and at times terrifying. Filming in a tank or at sea is probably the most difficult movie making out there. Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin I thought were well matched together. For Shailene Woodley I thought this was her "Monster" from 2003 with Charlize Theron. This film I believe shows that Shailene has some real thespian muscle. She portrayed a capable sailor at 24 years old without that much experience at the time under her belt. It is wonderful to see film about the human spirit and not be overloaded with special effects, Tami Ashcroft has more grit than most and fair winds to her today.