Treasure Island (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1934, Treasure Island is an action, adventure and family film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 103 minutes. “Sail the high seas of adventure again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this early film adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of buccaneer Captain Flint's buried treasure.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Wallace Beery as Long John Silver, Jackie Cooper as Jim Hawkins, Lionel Barrymore as Billy Bones and Otto Kruger as Doctor Livesey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Treasure Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 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 Treasure Island (1934)?
- In US, Treasure Island is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Lionel Barrymore, Otto Kruger and Lewis Stone.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.