Swiss Family Robinson
Swiss Family Robinson

Swiss Family Robinson

1960Movie126 minEnglish

After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Google Users85%
Director: Ken AnnakinGenres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A resourceful Swiss family, en route to the colony of New Guinea, find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island after their ship is attacked by pirates. Rather than despair, they use their ingenuity and a treasure trove of salvaged goods to build a magnificent treehouse and create a comfortable life for themselves. Their adventures include encountering wild animals, discovering hidden treasures, and protecting their newfound home from further threats.

Critical Reception

The film was a major box office success and is considered a classic Disney adventure film. While criticized by some for its sanitized portrayal of survival and its departure from the novel's themes, it has been widely praised for its spectacular visuals, imaginative set design, and enduring family-friendly entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its spectacular visuals and imaginative adventure.
  • Applauded as a classic, wholesome family film.
  • Some found the survival aspects unrealistic and sanitized.

Google audience: Audiences generally love the film's sense of adventure, the impressive treehouse, and the positive family themes, making it a beloved childhood classic for many.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Fun Fact

The elaborate "treehouse" set, which was one of the largest ever built by Disney at the time, was actually constructed on a cluster of existing trees on the island of Tobago, and it remained a tourist attraction long after filming concluded.

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r96sk

A lesser sense of danger and a more family friendly vibe, but that doesn't hinder 1960's <em>'Swiss Family Robinson'</em> as it manages to surpass the original film adaptation of Johann David Wyss' novel. That's mainly thanks to the conc...