Rescue from Gilligan's Island

1978 • 95 min • Comedy · Adventure · TV Movie

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Synopsis

When a decaying Russian satellite crashes on the island, the Professor uses a key component for a barometer. With that device, he learns that a massive wave is going to swamp the island. In desperation, the castaways lash their huts together into one structure in order to have any chance to ride the disaster out.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

32 reviews

45 Audience · 32 · 100%

The castaways of Gilligan's Island face a new threat when a falling Russian satellite and an impending tidal wave endanger their tropical haven. The Professor

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some peril from a tidal wave and falling debris.
Mild pratfalls and cartoonish danger.

What it models well

Teamwork and cooperation
Resourcefulness and ingenuity
Perseverance in the face of adversity

Talk about it after

The importance of working together, especially in a crisis.
How ingenuity can solve problems with limited resources.
The value of friendship and community.

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