Cast Away was filmed primarily on Monuriki, one of the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. Additional filming took place at Arrington Ranch House Lodge near Canadian, Texas, USA, as well as locations in Moscow (Red Square and nearby areas) and at Universal Studios Hollywood for certain scenes.
Details by location
- Monuriki, Fiji: The island where Chuck Noland's survival story unfolds; iconic beach and jungle scenes were shot here.
- Arrington Ranch House Lodge, near Canadian, Texas: Used for various exterior and interior sequences; geographically distant from the Fiji shoot but part of the film’s production footprint.
- Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow: Some exterior sequences were filmed on sets or locations around Moscow to depict certain scenes.
- Universal Studios Hollywood, California: Studio work and additional production elements were filmed here.
Notes
- The island, Monuriki, gained tourism attention as the Cast Away filming site and is the most widely cited location for the film’s primary setting.
- Other linked locations (Texas and Moscow) supported specific scenes or production needs rather than serving as the primary backdrop.
