The Mysterious Islands (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, The Mysterious Islands is a documentary film, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. At the far end of the world, there exists a chain of strange islands, steeped in controversy. The Mysterious Islands is the story of one boy and a team of researchers who take an amazing adventure to the heart of the mystery in search of clues that will expose the truth in a centuries-old dispute. This beautiful documentary was shot at “ground zero” of Darwinism. It takes viewers deep beneath the
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Islands stars Dr John Morris as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mysterious Islands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Islands page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Islands (2009)?
- In US, The Mysterious Islands is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mysterious Islands worth watching?
- The Mysterious Islands holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Islands?
- The Mysterious Islands stars Dr John Morris.
- When was The Mysterious Islands released?
- The Mysterious Islands was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.