In Search of the Castaways
1962, English. Directed by Robert Stevenson.
A Thousand Thrills, And Hayley Mills!
Two teenagers, Mary (Hayley Mills) and Robert (Keith Hamshere) are lead by Professor Paganel (Maurice Chevalier) on a search expedition for the children's shipwrecked sea captain father. This Disney film was based upon Jules Verne's 1868 adventure novel Captain Grant's Children.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In Search of the Castaways
In Search of the Castaways isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert StevensonDirector
- Maurice ChevalierJacques Paganel
- Hayley MillsMary Grant
- George SandersThomas Ayerton
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteLord Glenarvan
- Michael Anderson Jr.John Glenarvan
- Antonio CifarielloIndian Chief
- Wilfrid BrambellBill Gaye
- Jack GwillimCaptain Grant
- Ronald FraserGuard at Dockyard Gate
- Norman BirdSenior Yacht Guard
- George MurcellAyerton's Assistant
- Inia Te WiataMaori Chief
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lowell S. Hawley
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What In Search of the Castaways is based on
In Search of the Castaways is based on In Search of the Castaways, an 1864 novel by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.
Novel · 1864
In Search of the Castaways
By Jules Verne
Published by Hetzel éds
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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In Search of the Castaways: quick answers
Is In Search of the Castaways worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In Search of the Castaways?
In Search of the Castaways runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does In Search of the Castaways have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In Search of the Castaways. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In Search of the Castaways parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In Search of the Castaways is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is In Search of the Castaways on?
In Search of the Castaways isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Search of the Castaways?
If you liked In Search of the Castaways, try Treasure Island, Treasure Island, Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Who directed In Search of the Castaways?
In Search of the Castaways (1962) was directed by Robert Stevenson and stars Maurice Chevalier, Hayley Mills, George Sanders.
What is In Search of the Castaways based on?
In Search of the Castaways is based on In Search of the Castaways, an 1864 novel by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.