---
title: "Adrift"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/adrift-2018-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 635185
imdb_id: "tt3454104"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Adrift (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/adrift-2018-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Adrift is a 2018 survival drama film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by David Branson Smith, Aaron Kandell, and Jordan Kandell. The film stars Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin as a couple who find themselves adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after encountering a hurricane. The story is based on the 2002 book Red Sky in Mourning by Tami Oldham Ashcraft, recounting a true story set during Hurricane Raymond in 1983. In the aftermath of the catastrophic storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope of rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to survive. Additionally, another production titled Adrift, released in 2018, is set in Italy in 1994 during the war in the Balkans, following a young man named Elvis who makes a chance encounter with a stranger named Rodolfo in southern Italy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Filmzie, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Caleb Burdeau
- **Networks / Studios**: Swing the Hammer films, Burning Peacock

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Moamer Kasumović** as *Elvis*
- **Marcello Prayer** as *Rodolfo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Adrift online?
Adrift is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Filmzie, Cineverse. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Adrift worth watching?
Adrift holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Adrift and when was it released?
Adrift is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Adrift?
Adrift was directed by Caleb Burdeau.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Adrift — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/635185)
- [Adrift (2018 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrift_(2018_film))
- [Adrift (2018 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrift_(2018_film))
- [Adrift (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6306064/fullcredits/)
- [Adrift (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/429300-adrift/cast)
- [Adrift (2018) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6306064/)

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