Forbidden Island (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1959, Forbidden Island is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Charles B. Griffith, running about 66 minutes. “Underwater Murder Thriller!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tropical island underwater scuba diving swimming murder thriller, in which divers and thieves search for a sunken treasure.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Island stars Jon Hall as Dave Courtney, Nan Adams as Joanne Godfrey, John Farrow as Edward Stuart Godfrey and Jonathan Haze as Jack Mautner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Forbidden Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Island (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forbidden Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forbidden Island worth watching?
- Forbidden Island holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Island?
- Forbidden Island stars Jon Hall, Nan Adams, John Farrow, Jonathan Haze and Greigh Phillips.
- When was Forbidden Island released?
- Forbidden Island was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.