Plot — What is Mysterious Island about?
It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabitants. Also landing, in a better aircraft, is Rulu, a visitor from Mercury. She seeks a radio-active material that will enable her to manufacture an explosive that will destroy the world or, at least, the portion known as Earth in this 15 Chapter Serial from the 1950s.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action, Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 252 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 7 votes) |
Mysterious Island — FAQ
Is Mysterious Island worth watching? Mysterious Island holds a 6.6/10 rating from 7 viewers. It is 1865 and Union prisoners use a military balloon to escape a Southern prison camp near the end of the Civil War. The balloon drifts for days and finally lands on a mysterious volcanic island with very unusual inhabi
Who directed Mysterious Island? Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who is in the cast of Mysterious Island? It stars Richard Crane, Marshall Reed, Karen Randle, Ralph Hodges, Gene Roth, Hugh Prosser and more.
Where can I stream Mysterious Island? You can stream Mysterious Island on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Mysterious Island release? It released in 1951.
