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The Island at the Top of the World

1974·Movie
1h 34min·G
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Adventure beyond imagination

A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
AdventureFantasyLost WorldVictorian EraVikingArcticFamily-FriendlyWorld-BuildingEscapism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Island at the Top of the World

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Where can I stream The Island at the Top of the World legally?

The Island at the Top of the World is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Island at the Top of the World worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Island at the Top of the World rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Island at the Top of the World?

1 h 34 min

The Island at the Top of the World runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Island at the Top of the World?

Critics50
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see The Island at the Top of the World much the same way.

What language is The Island at the Top of the World in?

EnglishDanishFrenchIcelandicNorwegianSwedish

It was made in English, with some Danish, French, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Island at the Top of the World?

34ALATAUBABEBGCACHDEDKEGESFIFR+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Island at the Top of the World in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Island at the Top of the World use?

Defeat Means FriendshipGreen AesopConvection, SchmonvectionTravel MontageThe PlaceHindenburg Incendiary PrincipleMid Air RepairSexy ScandinavianPapa WolfRidiculously Cute CritterCool AirshipStock Footageand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Island at the Top of the World, including Defeat Means Friendship, Green Aesop, Convection, Schmonvection.