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The Mysterious Island

1929Movie1 h 35 minNR

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A wondrous, intriguing adventure movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.

On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.

Feels like

  • Silent Film Adaptation
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Jules Verne Inspired
  • Lost World
  • Underwater Exploration
  • Historical Setting
  • Technological Marvels
  • Spectacular Visuals

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Written by
Lucien Hubbard

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Facts

October 5, 1929 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
October 5, 1929
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mysterious Island?"

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Where can I stream The Mysterious Island?

In the United States, The Mysterious Island is free with ads on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is The Mysterious Island worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Mysterious Island okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Will The Mysterious Island scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 6.

Is The Mysterious Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.