Treasure Island (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1999, Treasure Island is an action, adventure and family film directed by Peter Rowe, running about 95 minutes. “Based on the novel by R. L. Stevenson.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Jim Hawkins and peg-legged Long John Silver set sail for adventure in Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of dastardly pirates, swashbuckling heroes, buried treasure and a young boy's amazing courage. The narrative diverges from that of the novel in that Captain Smollett convinces Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey to cut Jim out of his rightful share of the treasure and so Jim then teams up with Silver.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Jack Palance as Long John Silver, Kevin Zegers as Jim Hawkins, Sarah Holland as The Strumpet and Pax Lohan as Gran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Treasure Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treasure Island (1999)?
- In US, Treasure Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Jack Palance, Kevin Zegers, Sarah Holland, Pax Lohan and Tony Booth.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.