The film follows the journey of Robinson Crusoe (Pierce Brosnan), a young and ambitious Englishman who sets sail on a voyage to Brazil. After a series of unfortunate events, Crusoe finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island, where he must rely on his wit, resourcefulness, and determination to survive. Over the years, he builds a new life for himself on the island, domesticating a wild dog, constructing a shelter, and fending off the occasional threat from the sea.