Mysterious Island (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, Mysterious Island is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. During the American Civil War, five prisoners of war manage to escape in a balloon. They are driven far across the sea to an unknown island, far from civilization. The legendary captain Nemo (world star Omar Sharif), who is trapped in a huge underground cave with his submarine Nautilus, watches the group. When the stranded people are discovered by pirates, Nemo helps them with a host of his super technology...
Who’s in it. Mysterious Island stars Omar Sharif as Captain Nemo, Gérard Tichy as Cyrus Smith, Jess Hahn as Bonaventure Pencroft and Ambroise Mbia as Nab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mysterious 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 Mysterious Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mysterious Island tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mysterious Island (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mysterious Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mysterious Island worth watching?
- Mysterious Island holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, mystery and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mysterious Island?
- Mysterious Island stars Omar Sharif, Gérard Tichy, Jess Hahn, Ambroise Mbia and Rafael Bardem Jr..
- When was Mysterious Island released?
- Mysterious Island was released in 1973.