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Fantasy Island

2020·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
IMDb4.9Metacritic224.5Rotten Tomatoes9%40%

Where to watch

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

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What's your score?

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Fantasy Island fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Anything you desire. Everything you fear.

A group of contest winners arrive at an island hotel to live out their dreams, only to find themselves trapped in nightmare scenarios.
Island HorrorWish Fulfillment Gone WrongPsychological ThrillerSupernatural ElementsEscapist FantasyIntriguing MysteryTension and SuspenseDark and Bleak

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Wadlow, James Moran, Marc Newland
Written by:
Jeff Wadlow, Gene Levitt, Christopher Roach
Produced by:
Jason Blum, Jeff Wadlow, Ryan Turek
Composed by:
Bear McCreary, Trygge Toven, Kevi Aragunde

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fantasy Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fantasy Island legally?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

Fantasy Island is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fantasy Island worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 22). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fantasy Island rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fantasy Island?

1 h 49 min

Fantasy Island runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fantasy Island?

Critics16
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Fantasy Island higher (45) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fantasy Island a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$49 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 7.1 times its budget.

What language is Fantasy Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fantasy Island?

119ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBO+105

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fantasy Island in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fantasy Island use?

Adapted OutSand in My EyesBully HunterDisposable PilotAge LiftChainsaw GoodHeel–Face TurnMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneBound and GaggedBack from the DeadAdvertising by AssociationNo More for Meand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for Fantasy Island, including Adapted Out, Sand in My Eyes, Bully Hunter.