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Graduation goes sideways when eight teens crash-land into a drug smuggler showdown.

OUT OF CONTROL

They were on the most exciting adventure of their lives. It would end up ... Out of Control.

1985 · 1h 18m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

After graduation eight teens fly a seaplane to a private island, bad weather causes the plane to crash. They end up on a deserted island, but they are not alone and must fight drug smugglers in order to survive.

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Proof that graduation trips should never involve private islands or sketchy weather forecasts.

Programmer's Pick

Stormy weather, a private island, and a gaggle of recent grads—what could go wrong? Out of Control takes the classic 'teens in peril' formula, adds a seaplane crash, and ups the ante with hostile drug smugglers lurking in paradise. It's 78 minutes of youthful chaos and R-rated survival instincts.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Out of Control about?

Out of Control is a 1985 American action-drama film directed by Allan Holzman about eight teens who, after a seaplane crash, must survive on a deserted island where they face deadly drug smugglers.

Details & Specs
Director
Allan Holzman
Writers
Sandra Weintraub, Vicangelo Bulluck
Release
1985
Runtime
1h 18m
Country
United States of America, Yugoslavia
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama

Synopsis

Upon graduation from high school eight teens take a seaplane trip, intending to celebrate on Keith's parents' private island. Stormy weather causes the plane to crash and they end up on a deserted isle. They find evidence of other visitors, and soon must fend for their lives against drug smugglers.

Why Cult

Island Survival Showdown

Stranded on a deserted island, eight teens must improvise, adapt, and fend off drug smugglers to stay alive.

Teen Ensemble Cast

Martin Hewitt, Betsy Russell, and Sherilyn Fenn headline a cast of high school grads whose celebration turns deadly.

Drug Smuggler Danger

The island isn't as deserted as it seems—watch as the group faces off with dangerous criminals.

Seaplane Crash Mayhem

A celebratory flight goes awry, setting the stage for chaos and survival drama on an isolated island.

Questions from the Vault

What is Out of Control about? +

Out of Control follows eight teens whose seaplane crashes on a deserted island, where they must survive encounters with drug smugglers.

When was Out of Control released? +

Out of Control was released in 1985.

Who directed Out of Control? +

Allan Holzman directed Out of Control.

How long is Out of Control? +

Out of Control has a runtime of 78 minutes.

What genre is Out of Control? +

Out of Control is an action and drama film.