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BIG ADVENTURES
PG1990·1h 31m·Adventure / Family

Shipwrecked.

An island holds more than shelter.

A Norwegian boy goes to sea to help his family and survives a shipwreck. Stranded far from home, he discovers that treasure and pirates may make the island as dangerous as the ocean.

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Why it’s a little special

A traditional seafaring adventure full of resourcefulness, hidden riches, and a young hero finding his courage.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Storms, shipwreck, armed pirates, threats, and children in danger.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Nils Gaup
Starring
Stian Smedstad, Gabriel Byrne, Louisa Milwood-Haigh, Trond Peter Stamsø Munch, Bjørn Sundquist, Kjell Stormoen, Eva von Hanno, Karl Sundby, Harald Brenna, John Sigurd Kristensen, Frank Krog
Written by
Nils Gaup, Bob Foss, Greg Dinner, Nick Thiel
Produced by
John M. Jacobsen
Release date
March 1, 1991
Runtime
91 minutes
Genre
Adventure, Family
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Language
English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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