Adrift is a 2018 American romantic drama film produced and directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by David Branson Smith, Aaron Kandell an d Jordan Kandell. The film stars Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, and follows the true story of a couple who get stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean during a hurricane and must navigate to Hawaii with no communication or navigation tools in 1983. Adrift was released in the United States on June 1, 2018 by STXfilms and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Woodley’s performance and the cinematography but criticized the narrative.
Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn’t anticipate that they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope of rescue, Tami must now find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
Initial release: May 23, 2018
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Music composed by: Volker Bertelmann
Production companies: Huayi Brothers, Lakeshore Entertainment, STX Entertainment, Ingenious Media, RVK Studios
Producers: Baltasar Kormákur, Aaron and Jordan Kandell, Ralph Winter, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell
Screenplay: David Branson Smith, Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell
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