Swiss Family Robinson (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Swiss Family Robinson is an adventure and family film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 126 minutes. “THE ADVENTURE OF ADVENTURES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates. A rousing adventure suitable for the whole family, this Disney adaptation of the classic Johann Wyss novel stars Dorothy McGuire and John Mills as Mother and Father Robinson.
Who’s in it. Swiss Family Robinson stars John Mills as Father, Dorothy McGuire as Mother, James MacArthur as Fritz and Janet Munro as Roberta 'Bertie', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Swiss Family Robinson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swiss Family Robinson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swiss Family Robinson 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 Swiss Family Robinson (1960)?
- In US, Swiss Family Robinson is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swiss Family Robinson worth watching?
- Swiss Family Robinson holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Swiss Family Robinson?
- Swiss Family Robinson stars John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro and Sessue Hayakawa.
- When was Swiss Family Robinson released?
- Swiss Family Robinson was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.