Island of the Blue Dolphins(1964)
A Girl's Incredible Adventure on a Lost Island!
Island of the Blue Dolphins Synopsis
Based on the beloved book by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells the adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds.
Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) is a adventure, drama, family and history film directed by James B. Clark, released on September 10, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Celia Milius, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel and Carlos Romero. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- James B. Clark
- Writers:
- Scott O'Dell, Ted Sherdeman, Jane Klove
- Producers:
- Robert B. Radnitz
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Robert B. Radnitz Productions
- Status:
- Released
Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Island of the Blue Dolphins before you stream it.
Island of the Blue Dolphins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Celia Milius
as Karana (as Celia Kaye)
Larry Domasin
as Ramo
- Ann Daniel
Ann Daniel
as Tutok
- Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero
as Chowig
George Kennedy
as Aleut Captain
- Hal Jon Norman
Hal Jon Norman
as Kimki
Julie Payne
as Lurai
Martín Garralaga
as The Priest
- Junior
Junior
as Rontu
Key crew
Directed by James B. Clark, written by Scott O'Dell, Ted Sherdeman and Jane Klove, produced by Robert B. Radnitz.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island of the Blue Dolphins online?
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Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Island of the Blue Dolphins?
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The main cast of Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) includes Celia Milius, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel, Carlos Romero and George Kennedy. The film was directed by James B. Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island of the Blue Dolphins released?
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Island of the Blue Dolphins was released on September 10, 1964 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Island of the Blue Dolphins worth watching?
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Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Island of the Blue Dolphins?
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Yes. The official Island of the Blue Dolphins trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.