Top 10 Movies About Deserted Islands

Description: Based on the classic novel, this Disney adventure follows a family who builds a treehouse and lives on a deserted island, facing pirates and wildlife in their quest for survival.

Fact: The treehouse built for the film was so impressive that it became a tourist attraction at Disneyland.

Description: A group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempt to govern themselves. This film explores the darker aspects of human nature when civilization is stripped away.

Fact: The film was shot in black and white to capture the bleakness of the story, and many of the child actors were not professional, adding to the film's realism.

Description: Two young cousins are shipwrecked on a tropical island and grow up in isolation, discovering love and life in a paradise setting. It's a tale of innocence, nature, and the human condition.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of nudity and sexuality, leading to a PG rating despite its mature themes.

Description: While not strictly about being stranded, this film features a man who ends up on an island where a mad scientist has created human-animal hybrids, exploring themes of isolation and the ethics of science.

Fact: The film had a tumultuous production, with multiple directors and script changes, making it somewhat of a cult classic for its behind-the-scenes drama.

Description: This adaptation of Daniel Defoe's novel features Pierce Brosnan as the titular character, exploring themes of isolation, survival, and the encounter with Friday, a native of the island.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Malaysia, providing a realistic backdrop for the story.

Description: Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins play characters who must survive in the Alaskan wilderness after their plane crashes, facing both nature and each other's darker sides.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life survival story of a man named Edgerton Hart, who survived in the Alaskan wilderness for 11 days.

Description: Harrison Ford and Anne Heche star in this romantic adventure where a plane crash leaves them stranded on a deserted island, forcing them to work together to survive.

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 a plane crash. This film is a masterclass in storytelling about survival, loneliness, and the will to live.

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

Description: Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this adaptation of Alex Garland's novel, where a young traveler discovers a secret island community, only to find paradise has its dark side.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, and the island used for filming, Ko Phi Phi Leh, became a tourist hotspot after the movie's release.

Description: A South Korean film where a man, after a failed suicide attempt, finds himself living on a deserted island in the middle of Seoul's Han River, exploring themes of isolation in an urban setting.

Fact: The film uses a mix of comedy and drama to explore themes of loneliness and human connection.