Movie

The Island at the Top of the World

“Adventure beyond imagination”

★ 6.5(92)19741h 34m

The Island at the Top of the World is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Where to watch The Island at the Top of the World

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Good to know

Director: Robert Stevenson
Release date: 1974-12-16
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

The Island at the Top of the World — trailer

About The Island at the Top of the World

The Island at the Top of the World is a 1974 movie in the Adventure, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Donald Sinden, David Hartman and Jacques Marin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 92 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Island at the Top of the World in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.

Cast

Donald Sinden

Sir Anthony Ross

David Hartman

Prof. John Ivarsson

Jacques Marin

Captain Brieux

Mako

Oomiak

David Gwillim

Donald Ross

Agneta Eckemyr

Freyja

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Gunnar

Gunnar Öhlund

The Godi

Lasse Kolstad

Erik

Erik Silju

Torvald

Rolf Søder

The Lawspeaker

Torsten Wahlund

Sven

Themes & keywords

islandvikings (norsemen)arctic polar circle regionkiller whalepolar exploration1900seskimo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Island at the Top of the World in Italy?+

In Italy, The Island at the Top of the World is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Island at the Top of the World on Netflix?+

The Island at the Top of the World is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Island at the Top of the World?+

The Island at the Top of the World has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Island at the Top of the World?+

The Island at the Top of the World stars Donald Sinden, David Hartman, Jacques Marin, Mako and David Gwillim.

When did The Island at the Top of the World come out?+

The Island at the Top of the World is a 1974 movie directed by Robert Stevenson.

What genre is The Island at the Top of the World?+

The Island at the Top of the World is Adventure, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Island at the Top of the World?+

The Island at the Top of the World was directed by Robert Stevenson.