Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- roguish
- energetic
- playful
- classic adventure night
- family movie afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally regarded this sequel as a weak continuation of the earlier Treasure Island adventure despite Robert Newton's returning performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Long John Silver balances loyalty to Jim Hawkins with plans to acquire a new ship and pursue further treasure.
Silver must outwit rival Captain Mendoza and manage his own untrustworthy crew during the rescue mission.
The film presents pirate ships, island locations, treasure pursuit, and action in a 1950s color adventure format.
The story begins after the Treasure Island adventure and follows Robert Newton's returning Long John Silver.
Films like Long John Silver, and why
Treasure Island
shared pirate adventure, treasure hunting, colorful sea battles, and roguish central captain
The Crimson Pirate
shared swashbuckling action, pirate crews, maritime intrigue, and charismatic rogues
Captain Blood
shared classic pirate-film adventure, island settings, treasure quests, and theatrical action
Movie Details
- Director
- Byron Haskin
- Release Date
- 1954-12-16
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (25)
Cast
- Robert Newton
- Connie Gilchrist
- Lloyd Berrell
- Grant Taylor
- Rod Taylor
- Harvey Adams
- Muriel Steinbeck
- Henry Gilbert
- John Brunskill
- Eric Reiman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Long John Silver about?
- A charismatic pirate turns a rescue mission into a treacherous Caribbean quest for freedom, a new ship, and more treasure.
- What is Long John Silver like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Long John Silver as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Long John Silver violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Long John Silver as mild.
- What did critics think of Long John Silver?
- Critics generally regarded this sequel as a weak continuation of the earlier Treasure Island adventure despite Robert Newton's returning performance.
- Which films are like Long John Silver?
- Films with a similar feel include Treasure Island, The Crimson Pirate, and Captain Blood.
- How long is Long John Silver?
- Long John Silver runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Long John Silver?
- In United States, Long John Silver streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix.
