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Islands in the Stream (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 6.5

Islands in the Stream poster

Released in 1977, Islands in the Stream is a drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. An isolated sculptor is visited by his three sons just before the start of WWII.

Who’s in it. Islands in the Stream stars George C. Scott as Thomas Hudson, David Hemmings as Eddy, Gilbert Roland as Captain Ralph and Hart Bochner as Tom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Islands in the Stream 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 Islands in the Stream page.

If you liked it. Fans of Islands in the Stream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Islands in the Stream (1977)?
In US, Islands in the Stream 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 Islands in the Stream worth watching?
Islands in the Stream holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Islands in the Stream?
Islands in the Stream stars George C. Scott, David Hemmings, Gilbert Roland, Hart Bochner and Susan Tyrrell.
When was Islands in the Stream released?
Islands in the Stream was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.