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Treasure Island

1934Movie1 h 43 minNR

Family
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%73%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%73%

Summary

In this early film adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of buccaneer Captain Flint's buried treasure.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Victor Fleming
Written by
Robert Louis Stevenson, John Lee Mahin
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg
Music by
Herbert Stothart

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Facts

August 17, 1934 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
August 17, 1934
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Dumbass, Advertised Extra, The Aloner +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Treasure Island?"

Questions about Treasure Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Treasure Island?

KanopyArtiflix

In the United States, Treasure Island streams on Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Treasure Island worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Treasure Island okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Treasure Island?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.