Runaway Island (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Runaway Island is a kids and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Australia 1830. Jemma and Jamie McCloud are left behind on their father's farm with their aunt Agatha. Lachlan McCloud sails to England to ask attention from the government to do something about the corruption in New South Wales. While he's away aunt Agatha sells the farm and the two children are left homeless. Jemma and Jamie are told that their father drowned at sea. They meet Red Tom and Nipper and are determined to find their father's will.
Who’s in it. Runaway Island stars Miles Buchanan as Jamie McLeod, Simone Buchanan as Jemma McLeod, Rodney Bell as Red Tom and Julian Gillespie as Nipper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Runaway Island sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Island tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway Island (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Runaway Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Runaway Island worth watching?
- Runaway Island holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy kids and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Runaway Island?
- Runaway Island stars Miles Buchanan, Simone Buchanan, Rodney Bell, Julian Gillespie and Ric Hutton.
- When was Runaway Island released?
- Runaway Island was released in 1984.