Unknown Island (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1948, Unknown Island is a science fiction film directed by Jack Bernhard, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Adventure-seeker Ted Osborne has convinced his finacee Carole to finance his expedition to an uncharted South Pacific island supposedly populated with dinosaurs...
Who’s in it. Unknown Island stars Virginia Grey as Carole Lane, Phillip Reed as Ted Osborne, Richard Denning as John Fairbanks and Barton MacLane as Capt. Tarnowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Unknown Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Island tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Island (1948)?
- In GB, Unknown Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Unknown Island worth watching?
- Unknown Island holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unknown Island?
- Unknown Island stars Virginia Grey, Phillip Reed, Richard Denning, Barton MacLane and Dick Wessel.
- When was Unknown Island released?
- Unknown Island was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.