Shipwrecked (1990): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Shipwrecked is a 1990 adventure family film directed by Nils Gaup, starring Stian Smestad as Haakon Haakonsen, Trond Peter Stamsø Munch and Gabriel Byrne. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $15.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Nils Gaup
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shipwrecked About?
The premise of Shipwrecked without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Norwegian boy in 1850s England goes to work as a cabin boy and discovers some of his shipmates are actually pirates.
Shipwrecked Themes & Keywords
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- bare chested boy
- underwater scene
- snow adventure
- pirate
- treasure
- stowaway
- sea
- cabin boy
- falling into a hole
- coconut
- treasure chest
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- gorilla
- stranded on an island
- poisoning
- impostor
- leaving home
- teenage boy
- horn the musical instrument
- child in jeopardy
- island adventure
- 1850s
- survival adventure
- boy
- ship
- island
- weapon
- chase
- escape
- rescue
- poison
- voyage
- captain
- shipmate
- norway
- cat
- england
- native tribe
- pit of spikes
- washed ashore
- torch
- snake
- palm tree
- rescue from drowning
- flooding ship
- chained to the floor
- cat o' nine tails
- storm at sea
- shackled
- land deed
Shipwrecked Cast & Characters
Stian Smestad leads the cast as Haakon Haakonsen, with Trond Peter Stamsø Munch as Jens and Gabriel Byrne as Lt. John Merrick. Directed by Nils Gaup; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nils Gaup
- Stian Smestad as Haakon Haakonsen
- Trond Peter Stamsø Munch as Jens
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Gabriel Byrne as Lt. John Merrick - Ian Mackenzie as Howell
Also Starring in Shipwrecked
· 19 more- Louisa Milwood-Haigh Mary
- Knut Walle Berg
- Harald Brenna Steine
- Bjørn Sundquist Mr. Håkonsen
- John Sigurd Kristensen Bakken
- Eva von Hanno Mrs. Håkonsen
- Karl Sundby Bosun
- William Ilkley Pirate
- Kjell Stormoen The Captain
- Joachim Rafaelsen Ole
- Geo von Krogh Old Salt
- Frank Krog Wernes
- Guy Fithen Thatcher
- Rannov Nilsen Sheriff
- Terry Duran Pirate
- Jannecke Øinæs Rakel
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- Mariken Bowles Sörhus Sara
- Thomas Fjeld Heltne Friend 1
- Benjamin Dootsen Friend 2
More from Nils Gaup
More films directed by Nils Gaup: The Last King, Glass Dolls, Journey to the Christmas Star and The Kautokeino Rebellion.
Shipwrecked Plot Summary
What happens in Shipwrecked from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Haakon Haakonsen, a young Norwegian boy in the 1850s, becomes the family’s sole breadwinner when his father is injured. He signs on as a cabin boy aboard a ship, where his bond with Jens — who acts as a compassionate “sea daddy” and elder brother — helps him navigate the harsh, unfamiliar world of seafaring. Haakon’s early days at sea are rough, but with Jens’s steady guidance he gradually earns the respect of the crew and finds his footing among sailors who test his resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of Shipwrecked, scene by scene
Shipwrecked Box Office
Shipwrecked grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.1M
- US & Canada
- $15.1M
Shipwrecked Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shipwrecked.
How Well Do You Know Shipwrecked?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Haakon's nationality?
Shipwrecked Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Naufragio” and “Haakon Haakonsen”.
- Also known as
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- Naufragio
- Haakon Haakonsen
- Trosečníci
- Gestrandet
- 孤島歷險記
- Les Naufragés de l'ile aux pirates
- Håkon Håkonsen
- Håkon og sørøverne
- Корабокрушенци
- Битва за остров сокровищ
- 海难
- Náufragos em Luta
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- 행운의 난파선
- A nagy hajótörés
- Náufragos
- הרס ספינות
- Skarb piratów
- Piratgrottans hemlighet
- Битва за острів скарбів
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Shipwrecked FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Shipwrecked, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shipwrecked?
Shipwrecked runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Shipwrecked released?
Shipwrecked was released on October 3, 1990.
Who directed Shipwrecked?
Shipwrecked was directed by Nils Gaup.
More films by Nils Gaup Who is in the cast of Shipwrecked?
Shipwrecked stars Stian Smestad as Haakon Haakonsen, Trond Peter Stamsø Munch as Jens and Gabriel Byrne as Lt. John Merrick, among 23 credited actors.
How much did Shipwrecked make at the box office?
Shipwrecked grossed $15.1 million worldwide.
Does Shipwrecked have a post-credit scene?
No. Shipwrecked has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shipwrecked in?
The original language of Shipwrecked is Norwegian.
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