Abandoned 2016
“Sea of Terror”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Director
- John Laing
- Network
- Making Movies
- Where to Stream
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What is Abandoned?
Topic: Film "Abandoned" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 86 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 2, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Studios
- Making Movies
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 137 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~86 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Making Movies
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Topic: Film "Abandoned" (2016).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Abandoned (2016).
Genre: Drama, Thriller, and Adventure.
Rating: PG-13.
Release Date (US): 05/03/2016.
Runtime: 1h 26m.
Plot: In 1989, the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. A freak wave capsized the yacht. They drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.
Source [2] mentions "The Abandoned (2015 film)" - I must be careful not to confuse this with the 2016 film "Abandoned" unless the source explicitly links them. Source [2] is about "The Abandoned (2015 film)". Source [1], [3], [4] are about "Abandoned (2016)". I will stick to the 2016 film details.
Should you watch it?
“Four crew members face a harrowing 119-day survival ordeal after their yacht capsizes in the Pacific Ocean.”
- Based on the true story of the Rose Noelle trimaran
- Focuses on the extreme physical and mental toll of long-term survival
- Depicts a significant maritime incident from 1989
- The film is a brief 86-minute production that may leave viewers wanting more detail
Watch it if you are interested in true survival stories and historical maritime disasters.
The film maintains a serious tone throughout its 86-minute runtime and is rated PG-13.
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Is this film based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the 1989 incident where the trimaran Rose Noelle capsized and its crew drifted for 119 days.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Is this the same film as the 2022 movie starring Emma Roberts?
No, the 2016 film Abandoned is a distinct production from the 2022 film of the same name.
Where can I watch this film?
Information regarding current streaming availability for this specific 2016 title is accessible via platforms like The Movie Database.
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