Mysterious Island
Directed by Cy Endfield
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- ZokkiieApril 4, 2026I read the book about a month ago, and honestly, they changed way too much. Still, it’s not a total loss—there’s something kind of fun about the old-school effects and that classic adventure vibe. Some parts drag, and the story doesn’t hit like it should, but it’s easy enough to watch and has its moments. Definitely more nostalgia than anything else.
Mysterious Island Trivia
Mysterious Island was released on December 19, 1961.
Mysterious Island was directed by Cy Endfield.
Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1h 41m.
Mysterious Island was produced by Charles H. Schneer.
During the US Civil War, Union POWs escape in a balloon and end up stranded on a South Pacific island, inhabited by giant plants and animals. They must use their ingenuity to survive the dangers, and to devise a way to return home. Sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'.
The key characters in Mysterious Island are Capt. Cyrus Harding (Michael Craig), Lady Mary Fairchild (Joan Greenwood), Herbert Brown (Michael Callan).
Mysterious Island is rated Not Rated.
Mysterious Island is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Family film.
Mysterious Island has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Mysterious Island had a budget of $2M.