The Mosquito Coast (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, The Mosquito Coast is a drama and adventure film directed by Peter Weir, running about 119 minutes. “He went too far.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Allie Fox, an American inventor exhausted by the perceived danger and degradation of modern society, decides to escape with his wife and children to Belize. In the jungle, he tries with mad determination to create a utopian community with disastrous results.
Who’s in it. The Mosquito Coast stars Harrison Ford as Allie Fox, Helen Mirren as Mother Fox, River Phoenix as Charlie Fox and Conrad Roberts as Mr. Haddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Mosquito Coast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mosquito Coast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mosquito Coast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mosquito Coast (1986)?
- In US, The Mosquito Coast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mosquito Coast worth watching?
- The Mosquito Coast holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mosquito Coast?
- The Mosquito Coast stars Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, River Phoenix, Conrad Roberts and Martha Plimpton.
- When was The Mosquito Coast released?
- The Mosquito Coast was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.