Treasure Island (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1971, Treasure Island is an adventure and family film directed by Yevgeni Fridman, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Based upon the story by R. L. Stevenson, the film shows Orson Welles as Long John Silver, pirate chief, who would like to find hidden treasure.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Aare Laanemets as Jim Hawkins, Andrey Fayt as Blind Pew, Laimonas Noreika as Dr. Livesey and Algimantas Masiulis as Squire Trelawney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Treasure Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treasure Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Treasure Island tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treasure Island (1971)?
- In US, Treasure Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Treasure Island worth watching?
- Treasure Island holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Aare Laanemets, Andrey Fayt, Laimonas Noreika, Algimantas Masiulis and Lyudmila Shagalova.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.