Mystery on Monster Island (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1981, Mystery on Monster Island is a comedy, adventure and horror film directed by Juan Piquer Simón, running about 105 minutes. “On an island forgotten by time, perilous adventure awaits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young European boy living in San Francisco is reluctant to marry his long-term girlfriend because he wants to travel around the world first. His wealthy uncle agrees to send him on a global expedition aboard his ship, but en route the boy and his travelling companion are shipwrecked on a remote island, populated by countless prehistoric creatures as well as gold-hunting bandits.
Who’s in it. Mystery on Monster Island stars Terence Stamp as Taskinar / Skinner, Peter Cushing as William T. Kolderup, Blanca Estrada as Dominique Blanchard and Ana Obregón as Meg Hollaney / Meg Calderón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Mystery on Monster Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery on Monster Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery on Monster Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery on Monster Island (1981)?
- In US, Mystery on Monster Island is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery on Monster Island worth watching?
- Mystery on Monster Island holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery on Monster Island?
- Mystery on Monster Island stars Terence Stamp, Peter Cushing, Blanca Estrada, Ana Obregón and Paul Naschy.
- When was Mystery on Monster Island released?
- Mystery on Monster Island was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.