

Island of the Fishmen
1979, Italian. Directed by Sergio Martino.
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After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Island of the Fishmen is streaming on FlixFling and Shout! Factory in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Cast & crew
- Sergio MartinoDirector
- Barbara BachAmanda Marvin
- Claudio CassinelliLt. Claude de Ross
- Richard JohnsonEdmond Rackham
- Beryl CunninghamShakira
- Joseph CottenProf. Ernest Marvin
- Franco JavaroneJose
- Roberto PossePeter
- Giuseppe CastellanoSkip
- Franco MazzieriFrancois
- Cameron MitchellDecker (US version)
- Mel FerrerRadcliffe (US version)
- Eunice BoltSamantha (US Version)
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1979
- Original title
- L'isola degli uomini pesce
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Donati, Cesare Frugoni, Sergio Martino
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Island of the Fishmen: quick answers
What comes after Island of the Fishmen?
Next in the series: The Fishmen and Their Queen (1995).
Is Island of the Fishmen worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Island of the Fishmen?
Island of the Fishmen runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Island of the Fishmen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Island of the Fishmen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Island of the Fishmen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Island of the Fishmen is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Island of the Fishmen on?
Island of the Fishmen is streaming on FlixFling and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Island of the Fishmen?
If you liked Island of the Fishmen, try Blood and Snow, Dark Light, Splinter.
Who directed Island of the Fishmen?
Island of the Fishmen (1979) was directed by Sergio Martino and stars Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Richard Johnson.
