The Mysterious Island
1929, English. Directed by Benjamin Christensen & Lucien Hubbard & Maurice Tourneur.
Actually filmed at the bottom of the ocean off the Bahamas, imperiled by hurricane and storm.
In the peaceful kingdom of Hetvia, Count Dakkar prepares two high-tech submarines to explore the ocean depths. Jealous of Hetvia's bounty and eager for war, the wicked Baron Hubert Falon attempts to steal the two submersibles for nefarious use. An undersea chase ensues, which leads the two rivals, along with Dakkar's daughter and her lover, into a secret world ruled by a race of strange aquatic creatures.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Benjamin ChristensenDirector
- Lucien HubbardDirector
- Maurice TourneurDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreAndre Dakkar
- Jacqueline GadsdenSonia Dakkar
- Lloyd HughesNikolai Roget
- Montagu LoveFalon
- Montagu LoveMikhail
- Snitz EdwardsAnton
- Gibson GowlandDmitry
- Dolores BrinkmanTeresa
- Karl Dane(uncredited)
- Pauline Starke(uncredited)
- Carl RoupUnderwater Creature (uncredited)
- Angelo RossittoUnderwater Creature
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lucien Hubbard
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What The Mysterious Island is based on
The Mysterious Island is based on The Mysterious Island (6767) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.
6767
The Mysterious Island
By Jules Verne
Published by Hetzel éds
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Mysterious Island runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Mysterious Island is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mysterious Island on?
The Mysterious Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mysterious Island?
If you liked The Mysterious Island, try Underwater, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Cranston Academy: Monster Zone.
Who directed The Mysterious Island?
The Mysterious Island (1929) was directed by Benjamin Christensen and Lucien Hubbard and Maurice Tourneur and stars Lionel Barrymore, Jacqueline Gadsden, Lloyd Hughes.
What is The Mysterious Island based on?
The Mysterious Island is based on The Mysterious Island (6767) by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel éds.