Movie

Islands in the Stream

“How long has it been since you've seen a really good movie? If it's been too long then see "Islands in the Stream."”

★ 6.5(24)19771h 44m

Islands in the Stream is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Islands in the Stream

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Release date: 1977-03-09
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Islands in the Stream — trailer

About Islands in the Stream

Islands in the Stream is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring George C. Scott, David Hemmings and Gilbert Roland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Islands in the Stream in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An isolated sculptor is visited by his three sons just before the start of WWII.

Cast

George C. Scott

Thomas Hudson

David Hemmings

Eddy

Gilbert Roland

Captain Ralph

Hart Bochner

Tom

Susan Tyrrell

Lil

Richard Evans

Willy

Claire Bloom

Audrey

Julius Harris

Joseph

Brad Savage

Andrew

Michael-James Wixted

David

Hildy Brooks

Helga Ziegner

Jessica Rains

Andrea

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipbased on novel or bookfishingbahamassculptor1940s1930sfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Islands in the Stream in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Islands in the Stream is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Islands in the Stream on Netflix?+

Islands in the Stream is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Islands in the Stream?+

Islands in the Stream has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Islands in the Stream?+

Islands in the Stream stars George C. Scott, David Hemmings, Gilbert Roland, Hart Bochner and Susan Tyrrell.

When did Islands in the Stream come out?+

Islands in the Stream is a 1977 movie directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

What genre is Islands in the Stream?+

Islands in the Stream is Drama film.

Who directed Islands in the Stream?+

Islands in the Stream was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.