Through DNA experimentation, Dr. Moreau has upset the balance of nature.
A plane crash surviving attorney stumbles upon a mysterious island and is shocked to discover that a brilliant scientist and his lab assistant have found a way to combine human and animal DNA—with horrific results.
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) is a science fiction and horror film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on August 23, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis and Fairuza Balk. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 583 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Island of Dr. Moreau.
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Marlon Brando
as Dr. Moreau
Val Kilmer
as Montgomery
David Thewlis
as Douglas
Fairuza Balk
as Aissa
Ron Perlman
as Sayer of the Law
Marco Hofschneider
as M'Ling
Temuera Morrison
as Azazello
William Hootkins
as Kiril
Daniel Rigney
as Hyena-Swine
Nelson de la Rosa
as Majai
Peter Elliott
as Assassimon
Mark Dacascos
as Lo-Mai
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Richard Stanley, H. G. Wells and Ron Hutchinson, produced by Edward R. Pressman.
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 583 ratings.
***Troubled production is semi-coherent with some entertainment*** Ever wonder where Col. Kurtz would've ended up had he survived the end of "Apocalypse Now"? Well, now we know: He exiled himself to a deserted island to create humanimals — the horror, the horror. This 1996 version of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" was such a troubled production that articles, books and documentaries have been made about it, like the…
Reviewed on February 14, 2020
Rumors about The Island of Dr. Moreau’s suckage have been greatly exaggerated. The real problem with this film isn't so much that it's bad, but that it's not nearly as good as it should be considering the actors involved; on the other hand, it is precisely these individuals (and none more than Marlon Brando) who barely manage to save, perhaps even in spite of themselves, this particular island from sinking to the…
Reviewed on September 13, 2022
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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) 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.
The main cast of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) includes Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk and Ron Perlman. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Island of Dr. Moreau was released on August 23, 1996 and runs for 1h 36m.
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 583 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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