Saturday Island (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1952, Saturday Island is an adventure, war and romance film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 102 minutes. “A South-Seas Shangri-La of romance and adventure beyond your wildest dreams!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their hospital ship sinks in the South Pacific during World War II, military nurse Elizabeth Smythe (Linda Darnell) and Marine Michael Dugan (Tab Hunter) find themselves stranded — and soon enough, falling in love — on an idyllic tropical island. But when British pilot William Peck (Donald Gray) crash-lands on their cozy little atoll, Dugan suddenly discovers he has a rival in love.
Who’s in it. Saturday Island stars Linda Darnell as Lieutenant Elizabeth Smythe, Tab Hunter as Marine Corporal Michael J. Dugan, Donald Gray as William Peck and John Laurie as Grimshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Saturday Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saturday Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturday 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 Saturday Island (1952)?
- In US, Saturday Island is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saturday Island worth watching?
- Saturday Island holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saturday Island?
- Saturday Island stars Linda Darnell, Tab Hunter, Donald Gray, John Laurie and Sheila Chong.
- When was Saturday Island released?
- Saturday Island was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.