Treasure Island (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1999, Treasure Island is a drama film directed by Scott King, running about 86 minutes. “You've Never Seen Anything Like Treasure Island!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film has nothing to do with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, but rather a naval base of the same name located in San Francisco Bay. Set amid WWII, TREASURE ISLAND follows two American code specialists that are hard at work trying to decipher Japanese messages and sending confusing messages back to deceive the enemy. The film explores sexual themes that were prevalent during the period, but not shown in the movies of that era. Frank, a bigamist, is married to two women and is pursuing a third wife. Samuel and his wife Penny are in a ménage à trois, which he participates in to cover up his homosexuality. As the pressures of the men’s lives begin to eat away at them, the dead body starts to torment Frank and Samuel's subconscious, interacting with the private stories of their lives.
Who’s in it. Treasure Island stars Nick Offerman as Samuel, Lance Baker as Frank, Jonah Blechman as The Body and Pat Healy as Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Treasure Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treasure Island (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Treasure Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Treasure Island worth watching?
- Treasure Island holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island stars Nick Offerman, Lance Baker, Jonah Blechman, Pat Healy and Suzy Nakamura.
- When was Treasure Island released?
- Treasure Island was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.