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The Mosquito Coast (1986)

โ€œHe never bargained for what he found.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 550 votes 1h 59m pg AdventureDrama

#48 of 63 films from 1986 #1114 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Peter Weir ยท Written by Paul Schrader, Paul Theroux

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Overview

An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia.

Cast

Harrison Fordas Allie Fox
Helen Mirrenas Mother Fox
River Phoenixas Charlie Fox
Conrad Robertsas Mr. Haddy
Martha Plimptonas Emily Spellgood
Andre Gregoryas Reverend Spellgood
Dick O'Neillas Mr. Polski
Jadrien Steeleas Jerry Fox
Michael Rogersas Francis Lungley
Alice Heffernan-Sneedas Mrs. Polski
Hilary Gordonas April Fox
Rebecca Gordonas Clover Fox
Jason Alexanderas Hardware Clerk
Butterfly McQueenas Ma Kennywick

Facts

Release dateNovember 26, 1986
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAdventure, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$14,302,779 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091557

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Questions

How long is The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Mosquito Coast worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 550 votes, which places it #48 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 25%) and #1114 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast was directed by Peter Weir. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dead Poets Society (1989), The Truman Show (1998), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975).
Who stars in The Mosquito Coast?
Harrison Ford as Allie Fox; Helen Mirren as Mother Fox; River Phoenix as Charlie Fox; Conrad Roberts as Mr. Haddy; Martha Plimpton as Emily Spellgood; Andre Gregory as Reverend Spellgood.
What is The Mosquito Coast rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mosquito Coast?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10801.

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