Question 1

What age is Treasure Island appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Treasure Island (1990) best from about age 8. Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map and embarks on a perilous voyage with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey. On a remote island, the ship's cook, Long John Silver, leads a mutiny, forcing Jim to help fight off the pirates to find the treasure and survive.

Question 2

What is Treasure Island rated?

Accepted Answer

Treasure Island (1990) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Treasure Island?

Accepted Answer

Pirate violence and sword fights; Perilous situations for young characters; Some characters drink alcohol and smoke pipes. Violence is moderate, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Treasure Island?

Accepted Answer

Bravery in the face of danger; Loyalty to friends; Resourcefulness and quick thinking.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Treasure Island?

Accepted Answer

The true meaning of treasure; Dealing with betrayal from someone you trusted; The historical context of pirates and sea voyages.

Question 6

Where can I watch Treasure Island?

Accepted Answer

Treasure Island (1990) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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