The Mosquito Coast
“He never bargained for what he found.”
An inventor spurns his city life and moves his family into the jungles of Central America to make a utopia.
Where to watch The Mosquito Coast in United States
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Where is The Mosquito Coast streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, ARTE Boutique |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Mosquito Coast
The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 English-language drama and adventure film directed by Peter Weir. The cast is led by Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, River Phoenix. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Mosquito Coast was produced by The Saul Zaentz Company and made in United States of America. It was released on November 26, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Writers
- Paul Schrader
- Release date
- November 26, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- The Saul Zaentz Company
The Mosquito Coast cast & crew
The Mosquito Coast was directed by Peter Weir and written by Paul Schrader.
The cast features 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, and Rebecca Gordon as Clover Fox.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Jerome Hellman and Peter Weir.
Is The Mosquito Coast worth watching?
The Mosquito Coast holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 529 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and adventure, The Mosquito Coast is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mosquito Coast
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Cast of The Mosquito Coast
Harrison Ford
Allie Fox
Helen Mirren
Mother Fox
River Phoenix
Charlie Fox
Jadrien Steele
Jerry Fox
Hilary Gordon
April Fox
Rebecca Gordon
Clover Fox
Jason Alexander
Hardware Clerk
Dick O'Neill
Mr. Polski
Alice Heffernan-Sneed
Mrs. Polski
Tiger Haynes
Mr. Semper
William Newman
Captain Smalls
Andre Gregory
Reverend Spellgood
The Mosquito Coast — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mosquito Coast in United States?
The Mosquito Coast is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Mosquito Coast in?
The Mosquito Coast is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Mosquito Coast rated?
The Mosquito Coast is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 529 ratings.
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