No Man Is an Island (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, No Man Is an Island is an action, drama and war film directed by John Monks Jr., running about 114 minutes. “Most incredible true story in U.S. Navy history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of George Tweed, an American sailor who became the only serviceman on the island of Guam to avoid capture by the Japanese during the early years of World War II.
Who’s in it. No Man Is an Island stars Jeffrey Hunter as George R. Tweed, Marshall Thompson as Jonn Sonnenberg, Ronald Remy as Chico Torres and Paul Edwards Jr. as Al Turney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, No Man Is an Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 No Man Is an Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Man Is an Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Man Is an Island (1962)?
- In US, No Man Is an Island is available to 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 No Man Is an Island worth watching?
- No Man Is an Island holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Man Is an Island?
- No Man Is an Island stars Jeffrey Hunter, Marshall Thompson, Ronald Remy, Paul Edwards Jr. and Rolf Bayer.
- When was No Man Is an Island released?
- No Man Is an Island was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.