Mysterious Island (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, Mysterious Island is a fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Cy Endfield, running about 101 minutes. “A world beyond imagination! Adventure beyond belief!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' .
Who’s in it. Mysterious Island stars Michael Craig as Capt. Cyrus Harding, Joan Greenwood as Lady Mary Fairchild, Michael Callan as Herbert Brown and Gary Merrill as Gideon Spilitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mysterious 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 Mysterious Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mysterious Island tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mysterious Island (1961)?
- In US, Mysterious 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 Mysterious Island worth watching?
- Mysterious Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island stars Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill and Herbert Lom.
- When was Mysterious Island released?
- Mysterious Island was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.