Treasure Island (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1950, Treasure Island is an adventure and family film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 96 minutes. “PIRATE'S PLUNDER a young cabin boy, a roguish buccaneer... match wits in a swashbuckling adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by Captain Flint, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey and Jim Hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a Caribbean island. Unfortunately, a large number of Flint's old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including Long John Silver.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Bobby Driscoll as Jim Hawkins, Robert Newton as Long John Silver, Basil Sydney as Captain Smollett and Walter Fitzgerald as Squire Trelawney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Treasure Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and History Vault and 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 Treasure Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Treasure 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 Treasure Island (1950)?
- In US, Treasure Island is available to stream on Disney Plus and History Vault, and 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 Treasure Island worth watching?
- Treasure Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald and Denis O'Dea.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.