The Mosquito Coast
1986, English. Directed by Peter Weir.
He never bargained for what he found.
An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mosquito Coast
The Mosquito Coast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Peter WeirDirector
- Harrison FordAllie Fox
- Helen MirrenMother Fox
- River PhoenixCharlie Fox
- Jadrien SteeleJerry Fox
- Hilary GordonApril Fox
- Rebecca GordonClover Fox
- Jason AlexanderHardware Clerk
- Dick O'NeillMr. Polski
- Alice Heffernan-SneedMrs. Polski
- Tiger HaynesMr. Semper
- William NewmanCaptain Smalls
- Andre GregoryReverend Spellgood
Details
- Released
- 26 November 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Schrader
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $14M
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What The Mosquito Coast is based on
The Mosquito Coast is based on The Mosquito Coast, a 1981 novel by Paul Theroux, published by Hamish Hamilton.
Novel · 1981
The Mosquito Coast
By Paul Theroux
Published by Hamish Hamilton
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Mosquito Coast: quick answers
Is The Mosquito Coast worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Mosquito Coast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mosquito Coast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mosquito Coast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mosquito Coast is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Mosquito Coast on?
The Mosquito Coast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mosquito Coast?
If you liked The Mosquito Coast, try I Am David, The Left Hand of God, Gold.
Who directed The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast (1986) was directed by Peter Weir and stars Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, River Phoenix.
What is The Mosquito Coast based on?
The Mosquito Coast is based on The Mosquito Coast, a 1981 novel by Paul Theroux, published by Hamish Hamilton.