Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains
Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    90
    An exceptional film, at once disturbing and elevating, deliberate yet powerful.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    A tale of horror, heroism, unimaginable physical challenges, and, yes, cannibalism, Stranded offers the kind of real-life drama that can't help but bring up notions of God, fate, and nature's imposing will.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    88
    Remarkable documentary filmmaking, unflinching and full of unlikely grace.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    88
    So powerful is Stranded that when the lucky few finally make their way back to civilization, you feel as thrilled as if they were your own loved ones.
  5. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    88
    Grueling yet ultimately exhilarating.
  6. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Leba Hertz
    75
    Not for the faint of heart.
  7. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Andrew O'Hehir
    90
    Intimate, terrifying and positively riveting documentary.
  8. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    90
    Despite all the horror and anguish, the film ends on a note of serene acceptance, deep gratitude toward the dead, and wonder at the unlikely miracle of life.
  9. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    80
    Gonzalo Arijón’s documentary offers an incontrovertible argument for the necessity of team spirit in the face of catastrophe.
  10. Variety
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    70
    A documentary constructed from re-enactments, talking heads and no actual footage of the story it tells, but that still packs a knock-out punch.
  11. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    70
    Combines the derring-do of classic adventure tales with far more serious issues of moral agency. And it serves as a haunting reminder to seek joy and beauty, even in the depths of despair.
  12. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Vadim Rizov
    40
    The film's length may well be intended to mirror the 72-day ordeal, but it's relentlessly wearing and lacking in nutritive fiber.
  13. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    83
    Arijon's choice to film the survivors returning to the Andes with their children pays huge dividends, leading to an ending that puts the real meaning of their ordeal in moving terms.
  14. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    91
    At just over two hours, Stranded is nonstop harrowing. It has cumulative power.
  15. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    75
    At once scary and stirring.

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User Score
8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MarkS
    10
    Wow. This is not your typical survival tale at all. Sure, it has all the elements of a great tale--epic odds, unmentionable decisions, and being 100% true. This alone would make it riveting, and that's where most documentaries stop. But not this one. What haunts you. are the the survivors' amazing ability to articulate exactly what they felt, their inclusion of perfect morsels of detail, and the philosophical and spiritual insights that they share, are what make this story stand out. The cannibalism might draw you in, but that's not what you'll leave with at all. How often does a documentary teach you something about yourself?… Full Review »
  2. JayH
    8
    A remarkable documentary, amazingly well pieced together, flawlessly edited with the past and present. The interviews are excellent. Very well thought out, fascinating from start to finish.… Full Review »
  3. PaulK.
    10
    One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. It blew me away. If you have an interest, you MUST see this film.
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