Children's Island (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Children's Island is a drama, family and romance film directed by Kay Pollak, running about 118 minutes. “Based on the 1976 popular children’s Novel “Children’s Island” by P.C.Jersilds” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reine is supposed to go to a summer camp called Children's Island but decides to remain in Stockholm over the summer while his mother is working at a hospital. She thinks he is at the camp, and he tells her he is. We then follow him around Stockholm that summer and see what he encounters on the path of life.
Who’s in it. Children's Island stars Tomas Fryk as Reine Larsson, Anita Ekström as Harriet Larsson, Ingvar Hirdwall as Stig Utler and Börje Ahlstedt as Hester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Children's Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children's Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children's Island (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children's Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children's Island worth watching?
- Children's Island holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children's Island?
- Children's Island stars Tomas Fryk, Anita Ekström, Ingvar Hirdwall, Börje Ahlstedt and Lars-Erik Berenett.
- When was Children's Island released?
- Children's Island was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.