Top 10 Films Set on Deserted Islands

Description: This Disney classic tells the story of a Swiss family who, after being shipwrecked, build an elaborate treehouse and fend off pirates on their deserted island.

Fact: The film was shot in Tobago, and the treehouse set was so impressive that it became a tourist attraction.

Description: Two young cousins, played by Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, are shipwrecked on a tropical island and grow up in isolation, exploring themes of innocence, love, and survival.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of nudity and the relationship between the two young leads, leading to significant censorship in some countries.

Description: A group of British schoolboys stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash descend into savagery, exploring themes of civilization versus barbarism.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 1963 version, and both adaptations have been critically acclaimed for their portrayal of human nature.

Description: Based on H.G. Wells' novel, this film involves a shipwrecked man who discovers an island where a mad scientist performs genetic experiments, creating human-animal hybrids.

Fact: The production was notoriously troubled, with multiple directors and script changes, leading to a film that's both fascinating and chaotic.

Description: Pierce Brosnan stars in this adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, where he plays a man marooned on an island for 28 years, learning to survive and eventually befriending a native he names Friday.

Fact: The film was shot in locations like Thailand and Malaysia to capture the authentic feel of a deserted island.

Description: Harrison Ford and Anne Heche play a pilot and a magazine editor who crash-land on a deserted island, forcing them to work together to survive and find rescue.

Fact: The film was shot in Hawaii, and the island scenes were filmed on Kauai, known for its lush landscapes.

Description: Tom Hanks stars as Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive who becomes stranded on an uninhabited island after his plane crashes. The film captures his struggle for survival, his emotional journey, and his eventual rescue, making it a quintessential deserted island story.

Fact: Tom Hanks lost 55 pounds for the role to portray the physical toll of living on an island. The volleyball named Wilson became an iconic character in its own right.

Description: Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a young traveler who discovers a secret island paradise, but the utopia soon turns into a nightmare as the community's darker side emerges.

Fact: The film was shot on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand, which saw a significant increase in tourism after the movie's release.

Description: This British comedy-drama features a butler who becomes the leader of a group of aristocrats stranded on a deserted island, reversing their social roles.

Fact: The film is based on a play by J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, showcasing his ability to explore social commentary through humor.

Description: A South Korean film about a man who, after losing everything, decides to live on a deserted island in the Han River, where he finds unexpected connections and a new purpose in life.

Fact: The film was shot in Seoul, using the Han River as the setting for the island, providing a unique urban twist to the deserted island theme.