The Mosquito Coast (1986) movie poster

The Mosquito Coast (1986)

"He never bargained for what he found."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 64% (RT: 78%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaAdventure

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Runtime
1h 59m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (508 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Harrison Ford as Allie Fox
Helen Mirren as Mother Fox
River Phoenix as Charlie Fox
Jadrien Steele as Jerry Fox
Hilary Gordon as April Fox
Rebecca Gordon as Clover Fox
Jason Alexander as Hardware Clerk
Dick O'Neill as Mr. Polski
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 508 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 64%.
Overview
An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Mosquito Coast was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for The Mosquito Coast was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 drama, adventure film directed by Peter Weir. An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia. The film has been rated by 508 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Mosquito Coast delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Mosquito Coast (1986) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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