Robert Zemeckis’s survival epic strands a FedEx executive on a deserted Pacific island – and filmed those scenes on a genuinely uninhabited island in Fiji, with the framing story shot across the United States and Moscow.
Where was Cast Away filmed?
Cast Away was filmed on the uninhabited island of Monuriki in Fiji, with the wider story shot in the US (Texas and Memphis) and Moscow.
Every Cast Away location, explained
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The island – Monuriki, Fiji
The deserted-island scenes were filmed on the genuinely uninhabited island of Monuriki in Fiji.
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Memphis – FedEx home
Chuck’s home and workplace used Memphis, Tennessee, home of FedEx.
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Moscow – the opening
The film’s globe-trotting opening used Moscow, Russia.
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Texas – the crossroads
The film’s famous final crossroads used rural Texas.
Planning a visit
Monuriki in Fiji – the real deserted island – is now a popular day-trip destination for fans of the film.
Cast Away Fun Facts
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A real deserted island The island scenes were filmed on genuinely uninhabited Monuriki in Fiji.
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Filmed in two halves Production paused for a year so Tom Hanks could lose weight for the island scenes.
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Wilson The volleyball ‘Wilson’ became one of cinema’s most beloved companions.
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A FedEx story The film is steeped in the world of FedEx and Memphis.
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A near-silent middle Much of the film has no dialogue at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Cast Away filmed?
On the uninhabited island of Monuriki in Fiji, with the wider story shot in the US (Texas and Memphis) and Moscow.
Was it a real deserted island?
Yes – Monuriki in Fiji is genuinely uninhabited.
Can you visit the island?
Yes – Monuriki is now a popular day trip in Fiji.
Who directed Cast Away?
Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Cast Away?
Tom Hanks.
