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George's Island

1989·Movie
1h 29min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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George's Island fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
AdventureFantasyChildren's FilmGhost StoryTreasure HuntComing-of-AgeFriendshipCanadian CinemaHalloween Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about George's Island

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Where can I stream George's Island legally?

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Is George's Island worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is George's Island?

1 h 29 min

George's Island runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is George's Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch George's Island?

2ATDE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for George's Island in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does George's Island use?

Ghost PirateA Pirate 400 Years Too LateMad ScientistGrounded SeadogHumble PiePapa WolfTreasure MapDepartment of Child Disservices"It" Is DehumanizingFoster KidBeta CoupleSadist Teacherand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for George's Island, including Ghost Pirate, A Pirate 400 Years Too Late, Mad Scientist.