76 Days Adrift

Name: 76 Days Adrift
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-07-10

Documentary1h 48m

Storyline

Steven Callahan gives a gripping first-hand account of his NYT bestselling novel "Adrift: 76 Days Lost At Sea." On the eve of February 4, 1982, in the middle of the night there was a loud boom as a whale collided with Steven's boat. Within minutes, his small craft was flooded with a rush of water. He grabbed what he could, heaved his life raft into the ocean, and snatched his emergency kit. Without food or water, for an incredible 76 days the inflatable raft was his home as he drifted across the entire Atlantic Ocean. Forced to come to terms with his own shortcomings and limitations, Steven finds a strength he never knew he had. This official documentary, executive produced by Callahan, brings the story to life with found 8MM footage, original stills of the time of the voyage, and first-person recreation. Still possessing many of the original artifacts, he takes us step-by-step through his harrowing and life-altering adventure.

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"76 Days" Adrift Documentary

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Reviews

5 reviews · 4 critics

3 fresh · 1 rotten

Jeff Mitchell

RTPhoenix Film FestivalMar 14, 2026

Steven Callahan is a natural storyteller, and he speaks with a delightful, charming combination of a pragmatic scientist or tenured professor and a gregarious, accessible relative.

Andrew Parker

RTThe GateJan 14, 2026

It’s Callahan’s recounting of a lengthy, life threatening scenario that makes this one so compelling and riveting; less so the construction of the documentary itself.

Pat Mullen

RTPOV MagazineJan 14, 2026

For a film that relies so heavily on dramatic re-creations, the wealth of dramatic survival tales illustrate the film’s limitations by comparison. The visual design simply remains too adrift to emotionally engage a viewer.

Bradley Gibson

RTFilm ThreatFeb 17, 2024

From the comfort of a movie seat, one can ponder whether you would have the will to continue day by day. This is a journey worth making. The film is a gem of a ripping tale and a great example of human persistence in extreme circumstances.