# Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)

> An eccentric Victorian expedition descends through an Icelandic volcano into a spectacular subterranean world of monsters, lost civilizations, and rival explorers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6538

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Family
- Director: Henry Levin
- Cast: James Mason, Arlene Dahl, Pat Boone, Peter Ronson, Thayer David, Diane Baker, Alan Napier, Ben Wright
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052948/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, colorful, thrilling, family movie night, classic adventure marathon

## Synopsis

An intrepid professor embarks on a thrilling expedition to uncover the mysteries hidden beneath the Earth's surface.

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- [20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/140)
- [The Lost World (1925)](https://ember.film/movie/1946)
- [The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)](https://ember.film/movie/9280)
- [Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)](https://ember.film/movie/50757)
- [The Time Machine (1960)](https://ember.film/movie/1475)
- [Forbidden Planet (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/675)
- [Around the World in 80 Days (1956)](https://ember.film/movie/1905)
- [The People That Time Forgot (1977)](https://ember.film/movie/16660)
- [King Kong (1933)](https://ember.film/movie/204)
- [First Men in the Moon (1964)](https://ember.film/movie/21423)

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