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The Island of Dr. Moreau

1977Movie1 h 39 minPG

Horror
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes52%40%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes52%40%

Summary

A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Don Taylor
Written by
Al Ramrus, H. G. Wells, John Herman Shaner
Produced by
John Temple-Smith, Skip Steloff
Music by
Laurence Rosenthal

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Facts

July 13, 1977 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
July 13, 1977
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Available in
79 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Island of Dr. Moreau?"

Questions about The Island of Dr. Moreau

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Island of Dr. Moreau?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuFandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Island of Dr. Moreau streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Island of Dr. Moreau worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 52%).

Is The Island of Dr. Moreau okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Island of Dr. Moreau scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).