George's Island(1989)
George's Island Synopsis
After telling his class about the ghost of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure on George’s Island, George is placed in a foster home. George and another foster child, Bonnie, flee to the island on Halloween but when they’re followed by adults Captain Kidd’s ghost is awakened.
George's Island (1989) is a family, adventure and drama film directed by Paul Donovan, released on August 15, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ian Bannen, Sheila McCarthy, Maury Chaykin and Nathaniel Moreau. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Donovan
- Writers:
- Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
- Producers:
- Maura O'Connell, Lorenzo P. Lampthwait
- Cinematographer:
- Les Krizsan
- Composer:
- Marty Simon
- Production:
- Salter Street Films, ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
George's Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Bannen
as Captain Waters
Sheila McCarthy
as Miss Birdwood
Maury Chaykin
as Mr. Droonfield
Nathaniel Moreau
as George Waters
- Vickie Ridler
Vickie Ridler
as Bonnie
Brian Downey
as Mr. Beane
- Irene Hogan
Irene Hogan
as Mrs. Beane
Gary Reineke
as Captain Kidd
- Chas Lawther
Chas Lawther
as Blinky
- Avery Saltzman
Avery Saltzman
as Buntwhip
- Gary Vermeir
Gary Vermeir
as Jellybee
Scott Owen
as Petey
Key crew
Directed by Paul Donovan, written by Paul Donovan and Maura O'Connell, produced by Maura O'Connell and Lorenzo P. Lampthwait.
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George's Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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George's Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch George's Island online?
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George's Island (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in George's Island?
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The main cast of George's Island (1989) includes Ian Bannen, Sheila McCarthy, Maury Chaykin, Nathaniel Moreau and Vickie Ridler. The film was directed by Paul Donovan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was George's Island released?
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George's Island was released on August 15, 1989 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is George's Island worth watching?
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George's Island (1989) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.