Mystery Island (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, Mystery Island is an adventure and drama film directed by Gene W. Scott, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When their boat runs out of gasoline, four children land on what they believe to be a deserted island. They discover an old pirate who lives there, and come upon a cache of phony money that belongs to a ring of counterfeiters, who are coming back to the island for it.
Who’s in it. Mystery Island stars Jayson Duncan as Roger, Michael McGlinchey as Jock, Bill Charlton as Tommo and Ray Marshall as Royston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mystery Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery 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 Mystery Island (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mystery Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mystery Island worth watching?
- Mystery Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery Island?
- Mystery Island stars Jayson Duncan, Michael McGlinchey, Bill Charlton, Ray Marshall and Ray Meagher.
- When was Mystery Island released?
- Mystery Island was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.