Adrift
Adrift

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Adrift

2018
Movie
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French

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users74%
Director: Baltasar KormákurGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1983, free-spirited Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp, a charming British couple, set sail from San Francisco to Hawaii in a 40-foot yacht they are hired to deliver. Their romantic journey takes a treacherous turn when they sail directly into one of the most devastating hurricanes on record. After the storm passes, Tami awakens to find Richard missing and their boat in ruins. She must find the strength to save herself and her beloved.

Critical Reception

Adrift received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, as well as the film's survival elements. However, some critics found the narrative predictable and the survival story less compelling than other films in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Shailene Woodley delivers a strong performance as a woman fighting for survival.

  • The film effectively captures the harrowing experience of surviving a devastating storm at sea.

  • While its survival narrative may feel familiar, the emotional core and lead performances elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the film's emotional impact and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many viewers found the survival aspect thrilling and suspenseful, though some felt the story lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story and memoir 'Red Sky in Morning' by Tami Oldham Ashcraft.

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