IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users76% (4.3/5)
Director: Baltasar Kormákur•Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance
In 1983, Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp, a young couple, set sail from San Francisco for Tahiti in a chartered 40-foot yacht. Their honeymoon voyage turns into a fight for survival when they sail directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes ever recorded. They are left adrift in the Pacific, with their boat in ruins and their strength and spirit tested beyond measure.
Adrift received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances of Woodley and Claflin, and the harrowing survival sequences. However, some critics found the narrative structure and pacing to be uneven, and the film's romantic elements were sometimes seen as overshadowing the survival aspects.
The film features strong performances from its leads, particularly Shailene Woodley.
Visually striking survival sequences are a highlight, capturing the brutal power of the ocean.
The romantic storyline is sometimes seen as underdeveloped or predictable.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's survival elements and the chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers felt the story could have benefited from more focus on the actual survival challenges rather than the romance.
Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin performed many of their own stunts, including swimming in open water during the hurricane simulation scenes.
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