Treasure Island (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1972, Treasure Island is an adventure and family film directed by Andrea Bianchi, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Jim Hawkins finds himself serving with pirate captain Long John Silver in search of a buccaneer's treasure, in this short adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Orson Welles as Long John Silver, Kim Burfield as Jim Hawkins, Walter Slezak as Squire Trelawney and Ángel del Pozo as Doctor Livesey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Treasure Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treasure Island (1972)?
- In US, Treasure Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Orson Welles, Kim Burfield, Walter Slezak, Ángel del Pozo and Rik Battaglia.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.