The Island of Dr. Moreau

– A shipwrecked sailor stumbles upon a mysterious island and is shocked to discover that a brilliant s..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

A shipwrecked sailor 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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

23 Aug 1996

Language:

English, Indonesian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

John Frankenheimer, Richard Stanley

Writer:

H.G. Wells (novel), Richard Stanley (screenplay), Ron Hutchinson (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk

Plot:

Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau has successfully combined human and animal DNA to make a crossbreed animal. Well, as usual, something goes wrong and David Thewlis must try to stop it before it is too late. Originally rated R, but cut by Frankenheimer to allow "a wider audience".

Awards:

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Production:

New Line Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
24%