Is Island of the Fishmen scary?

MyCinema has not rated Island of the Fishmen for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Island of the Fishmen in the US?

Island of the Fishmen streams on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Island of the Fishmen?

Island of the Fishmen runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is Island of the Fishmen suitable for kids?

Island of the Fishmen is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19791h 33mScience Fiction / Horror

Island of the Fishmen

Name: Island of the Fishmen
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1979-01-18
Duration: 93 min

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After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.

TMDB audience score

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Island of the Fishmen at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Horror

TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 80 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Island of the Fishmen tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
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Questions about Island of the Fishmen

Is Island of the Fishmen scary?: MyCinema has not rated Island of the Fishmen for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Island of the Fishmen in the US?: Island of the Fishmen streams on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and FlixFling in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Island of the Fishmen?: Island of the Fishmen runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is Island of the Fishmen suitable for kids?: Island of the Fishmen is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.