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1986 Certificate PG
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Based on the novel by Paul Theroux, an inventor disillusioned by the growing bureaucracy of America uproots his family to build a utopia in the jungle of Central America. There he finds new threats to his freedom and peace of mind, with tragic results. Read more

Starring Helen Mirren, Conrad Roberts, Andre Gregory, Martha Plimpton
Director Peter Weir
Genres Action/Adventure, Drama

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The Mosquito Coast

Based on the novel by Paul Theroux, an inventor disillusioned by the growing bureaucracy of America uproots his family to build a utopia in the jungle of Central America. There he finds new threats to his freedom and peace of mind, with tragic results.

Starring Helen Mirren, Conrad Roberts, Andre Gregory, Martha Plimpton, River Phoenix, Harrison Ford
Director Peter Weir
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 53 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Action/Adventure, Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 10 Apr 2006
Production year: 1986
Format DVD

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  • Given that Paul Theroux's harrowing tale of jungle craziness is one of the least filmable properties of recent years,... read more on Time Out

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    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Mosquito Coast

    I thought this movie was excellent, but then anything that Harrison Ford is in usually is. I saw it some years ago and even though it was the second time around for me I enjoyed it immensely. Harrison is a very gifted actor and he makes you believe the story, his portrayal of the almost 'mad professor' was flawless and the children were so professional in their approach. Excellent and well worth watching.

      • Kiriakoula Pepe from London
      • Posted 08 Aug 2006 19:23

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    good

    good acting and great original story.

    River Phoenix superb , wot a terrible loss.

      • sandy b from Morecambe, Lancs. 2006
      • Posted 18 Oct 2006 12:51

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      • Based on the novel by Paul Theroux, an inventor disillusioned by the growing bureaucracy of America uproots his family to build a utopia in the jungle of Central America. There he finds new threats ...