Cutthroat Island (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1995, Cutthroat Island is an action and adventure film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 124 minutes. “Be bold. Be brave. Be prepared.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her pirate raids.
Who’s in it. Cutthroat Island stars Geena Davis as Morgan Adams, Matthew Modine as William Shaw, Frank Langella as Dawg and Maury Chaykin as John Reed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cutthroat Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cutthroat Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cutthroat Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cutthroat Island (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cutthroat Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cutthroat Island worth watching?
- Cutthroat Island holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cutthroat Island?
- Cutthroat Island stars Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin and Patrick Malahide.
- When was Cutthroat Island released?
- Cutthroat Island was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.