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Mysterious Island

1951·Movie
4h 12min
IMDb5.9

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Mysterious Island fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, fantasy, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Complexity6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabitants. Also landing, in a better aircraft, is Rulu, a visitor from Mercury. She seeks a radio-active material that will enable her to manufacture an explosive that will destroy the world or, at least, the portion known as Earth in this 15 Chapter Serial from the 1950s.
Jules Verne AdaptationCivil War EraVolcanic IslandSci-Fi SerialEscapist AdventureRetro EntertainmentMystery and IntrigueRay Harryhausen Influence

Crew

Directed by:
Spencer Gordon Bennet, R. M. Andrews
Written by:
Jules Verne, George H. Plympton, Royal K. Cole
Produced by:
Sam Katzman, Herbert B. Leonard
Composed by:
Mischa Bakaleinikoff, J.S. Westmoreland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Mysterious Island legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuFandorFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

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Is Mysterious Island worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mysterious Island rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mysterious Island?

4 h 12 min

Mysterious Island runs 4 h 12 min.

What language is Mysterious Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mysterious Island?

5AUCAINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mysterious Island in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mysterious Island use?

Trailers Always SpoilTongue TraumaBittersweet EndingChekhov's VolcanoChekhov's GunShout-OutStumbling Upon the Lost WizardObsessed with FoodNoble Confederate SoldierGiant FoodThe American Civil WarCombat Tentaclesand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Mysterious Island, including Trailers Always Spoil, Tongue Trauma, Bittersweet Ending.