10 Movies & Shows Like Crusoe (2008)

Description: A comedic take on the stranded-on-an-island trope, featuring a group of castaways trying to survive and escape while dealing with their quirky personalities and limited resources.

Fact: The show was initially canceled after one season but was brought back due to strong ratings in reruns. The theme song famously lists all the characters' names.

Description: Two young people find themselves alone on a tropical island, forced to grow up and survive together, exploring themes of innocence, love, and the challenges of isolation.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of underage characters in romantic situations. Much of the filming took place in Fiji.

Description: A group of boys stranded on an island descend into savagery, exploring the dark side of human nature and the breakdown of civilization in isolation.

Fact: This was the second film adaptation of William Golding's novel. The young actors reportedly became so immersed in their roles that they began exhibiting tribal behavior off-camera.

Description: A harrowing tale of survival and isolation, focusing on one man's physical and emotional journey after being stranded on a deserted island for years.

Fact: Tom Hanks lost over 50 pounds for the role. The volleyball named Wilson became an unexpected cultural icon.

Description: A young traveler discovers a secret island community that initially seems idyllic but soon reveals its darker, more dangerous side, exploring the psychological effects of isolation.

Fact: Filming in Thailand caused environmental damage that led to lawsuits. The movie helped popularize the song 'Porcelain' by Moby.

Description: The reality TV show that popularized the concept of contestants being stranded in remote locations, forced to survive while competing in challenges and forming alliances.

Fact: The first season was filmed in Borneo and became a cultural phenomenon. The show's 'tribal council' set has become iconic in reality television.

Description: A dystopian thriller where characters believe they're living in a protected paradise, only to discover the dark truth about their existence and fight for survival.

Fact: The film's premise was inspired by real-life controversies surrounding human cloning. It features elaborate action sequences filmed in Detroit and Morocco.

Description: A group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island must navigate both the dangers of the wilderness and the secrets of the island itself, blending survival drama with supernatural elements.

Fact: The show's iconic opening sequence was filmed in just one day. The numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42 became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: Post-apocalyptic survival drama where a group of young people are sent to Earth to determine if it's habitable, facing both environmental dangers and conflicts with other survivors.

Fact: The show was originally developed as a potential series for the CW's younger demographic. It features a constructed language called Trigedasleng.

Description: A group of teenage girls stranded on a deserted island must survive while unaware they're part of a social experiment, blending survival drama with psychological thriller elements.

Fact: The show was one of Amazon Prime's first successful young adult series. The island scenes were filmed in New Zealand.