Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- swashbuckling
- perilous
- suspenseful
- family movie night
- classic adventure marathon
What critics said
Critics recognize the production's fidelity to Stevenson's novel and Charlton Heston's commanding rogue, but reception is sharply divided over its dreary tone and performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Billy Bones's map becomes the central object sought by Jim, the expedition leaders, and the mutinous pirates.
Jim Hawkins leaves the Benbow Inn and helps the officers survive the mutiny and resist Silver's men.
Long John Silver leads the mutiny while remaining a cold, crafty, charming, and dangerous presence.
The Hispaniola voyage turns into an internal struggle when crew members seize control in pursuit of the treasure.
Films like Treasure Island, and why
The Goonies
shared pirate adventure, treasure hunt, seafaring peril, and family-oriented storytelling
The Mask of Zorro
shared swashbuckling adventure, comic danger, charismatic rogues, and treasure-seeking premise
The Count of Monte Cristo
shared literary adventure, island survival, youthful protagonist, and confrontation with dangerous outlaws
Captain Blood
shared pirate setting, mutiny, treasure hunting, and classic maritime adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Release Date
- 1990-06-07
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (158)
Cast
- Charlton Heston
- Christian Bale
- Oliver Reed
- Christopher Lee
- Richard Johnson
- Julian Glover
- Isla Blair
- James Cosmo
- Pete Postlethwaite
- John Benfield
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Treasure Island about?
- A courageous innkeeper's son joins a perilous voyage where pirates, mutiny, and a hidden fortune test his loyalty and nerve.
- What is Treasure Island like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Treasure Island as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Treasure Island violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Treasure Island as moderate.
- What did critics think of Treasure Island?
- Critics recognize the production's fidelity to Stevenson's novel and Charlton Heston's commanding rogue, but reception is sharply divided over its dreary tone and performances.
- Which films are like Treasure Island?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goonies, The Mask of Zorro, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Captain Blood.
- How long is Treasure Island?
- Treasure Island runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Treasure Island?
- In United States, Treasure Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
