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Ellis Island

1984Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Ellis Island is a television miniseries broadcast in three parts in 1984 on the CBS television network. The screenplay was co-written by Fred Mustard Stewart, adapted from his 1983 novel of the same title.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Ellis Island episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 6.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 6.4

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jerry London
Written by
Fred Mustard Stewart
Produced by
Nick Gillott
Music by
John Addison, Zeljko Marasovich

Everyone

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Facts

November 11, 1984 · November 14, 1984 · Ended

First aired
November 11, 1984
Last aired
November 14, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Ellis Island worth watching?"

Questions about Ellis Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ellis Island worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Ellis Island okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Ellis Island?

7 h

About 7 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 140 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1984.

Is Ellis Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ellis Island good for date night?

and 4 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.