Love Island (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1953, Love Island is a comedy and romance film directed by Bud Pollard, running about 66 minutes. “Tropical Thunderbolt of Romance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US-Navy pilot Lt. Richard Tabor crash-lands on a south Pacific isle called Love Island in English. Richard befriends the Balinese beauty Sarna. The bad and jealous Jaraka doesn't like their friendship, so he has Sarna's father Aryuna arrested on a vague charge. Jaraka tells Aryuna that he only will be released when his daughter marries him.
Who’s in it. Love Island stars Paul Valentine as Lt. Richard Taber, Eva Gabor as Sarna, Malcolm Lee Beggs as Jaraka and Frank McNellis as Aryuna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Love Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Island (1953)?
- In US, Love Island is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Island worth watching?
- Love Island holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Island?
- Love Island stars Paul Valentine, Eva Gabor, Malcolm Lee Beggs, Frank McNellis and Dean Norton.
- When was Love Island released?
- Love Island was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.