Animal Treasure Island (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1971, Animal Treasure Island is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Hiroshi Ikeda, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A Japanese adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, featuring animals as the majority of the cast. By chance Jim comes upon a map of Treasure Island. He leaves the port accompanied by Glan, the rat and Bub, the baby on a strange looking boat of his own make to look for the island. Pirates soon find him and adventure ensues.
Who’s in it. Animal Treasure Island stars Minori Matsushima as Jim (voice), Fusako Amachi as Kathy (voice), Asao Koike as Silver (voice) and Hitoshi Takagi as Billy Bones (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Animal Treasure Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Treasure Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Treasure Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Treasure Island (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Animal Treasure Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Animal Treasure Island worth watching?
- Animal Treasure Island holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal Treasure Island?
- Animal Treasure Island stars Minori Matsushima, Fusako Amachi, Asao Koike, Hitoshi Takagi and Eiko Masuyama.
- When was Animal Treasure Island released?
- Animal Treasure Island was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.