# Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

> A buoyant family adventure sends a determined teenager and his stepfather across a fantastical island to rescue a legendary grandfather.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/50757

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Brad Peyton
- Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzmán, Michael Caine, Kristin Davis, Anna Colwell, Stephen Caudill
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1397514/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: breezy, playful, uplifting, family movie night, rainy afternoon

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