Movie

The Mysterious Island

“Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.”

★ 5.6(21)19291h 35m

Adventure Science Fiction Action Drama Fantasy Horror

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Good to know

Director: Lucien Hubbard, Benjamin Christensen, Maurice Tourneur
Release date: 1929-10-05
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Mysterious Island

The Mysterious Island is a 1929 movie in the Adventure, Science Fiction and Action genres, directed by Lucien Hubbard, Benjamin Christensen and Maurice Tourneur, starring Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden and Lloyd Hughes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mysterious Island in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On a volcanic island near the Kingdom of Hetvia rules Count Dakkar, a benevolent leader and scientist who has eliminated class distinction among the island's inhabitants. Dakkar, his sister Sonia and her fiance, engineer Nicolai Roget have designed a submarine which Roget pilots on its initial voyage just before the island is overrun by Baron Falon, despotic ruler of Hetvia. Falon sets out after Roget in a second submarine and the two craft, diving to the ocean's floor, discover a strange land populated by dragons, giant squid and an eerie undiscovered humanoid race.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Andre Dakkar

Jacqueline Gadsden

Sonia Dakkar

Lloyd Hughes

Nikolai Roget

Montagu Love

Falon

Montagu Love

Mikhail

Snitz Edwards

Anton

Gibson Gowland

Dmitry

Dolores Brinkman

Teresa

Karl Dane

(uncredited)

Pauline Starke

(uncredited)

Carl Roup

Underwater Creature (uncredited)

Angelo Rossitto

Underwater Creature

Themes & keywords

submarineinventorjules vernedespotequalityuprisingprequelscientistclass distinctioncaptain nemounderwater cityevil rulersea creaturehumanoidsmysterious lands

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mysterious Island in Canada?+

The Mysterious Island is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mysterious Island on Netflix?+

The Mysterious Island is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Mysterious Island?+

The Mysterious Island has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Mysterious Island?+

The Mysterious Island stars Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes, Montagu Love and Montagu Love.

When did The Mysterious Island come out?+

The Mysterious Island is a 1929 movie directed by Lucien Hubbard, Benjamin Christensen and Maurice Tourneur.

What genre is The Mysterious Island?+

The Mysterious Island is Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Fantasy and Horror film.

Who directed The Mysterious Island?+

The Mysterious Island was directed by Lucien Hubbard, Benjamin Christensen and Maurice Tourneur.