The Mosquito Coast 1986
“He never bargained for what he found.”
What is The Mosquito Coast?
The Mosquito Coast is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1986
- Studios
- The Saul Zaentz Company
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure
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Overview
The Mosquito Coast is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by The Saul Zaentz Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A visionary inventor drags his family into the jungle to chase a perfect world.”
- Compelling premise of idealism versus nature
- Atmospheric jungle setting
- Thought‑provoking drama
- Nearly two‑hour runtime may feel lengthy
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful adventure dramas about idealistic quests in exotic settings.
Its PG rating makes it suitable for general audiences, though the themes of utopian ambition are mature.
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What does the main character do for a living?
He is an inventor.
Where does the family move to?
They relocate to the jungles of Central America.
What genres describe the film?
The film is classified as drama and adventure.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie received a PG rating.
How long is the film?
Its runtime is about one hour and fifty‑nine minutes.
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