While ensemble casts and dynamic collaborations have been the hallmark of Hollywood for decades, the these films star one protagonist carrying the weight of an entire narrative.
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'Cast Away'
'Cast Away' showcases Tom Hanks' extraordinary survival journey as Chuck Noland, battling isolation and nature's fury on a deserted island.
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'All Is Lost'
'All Is Lost' features Robert Redford's powerful solo performance as a sailor fighting relentless forces at sea. It's a maritime survival film.
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'Gravity'
'Gravity' propels Sandra Bullock into space, delivering an emotional performance as she fights against dwindling oxygen and the void among nothingness.
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'The Shallows'
'The Shallows' presents Blake Lively's gripping solo act, facing a great white shark on a secluded beach. It was released in 2016.