Movie

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

1978 · 95 min

A gentle, silly reunion that feels like catching up with old friends, full of slapstick and nostalgia.

Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Tv movie
Starring: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus

Overview: When a decaying Russian satellite crashes on the island, the Professor uses a key component for a barometer. With that device, he learns that a massive wave is going to swamp the island. In desperation, the castaways lash their huts together into one structure in order to have any chance to ride the disaster out.

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Directed by: Leslie H. Martinson
Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Tv movie
Starring: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus

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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
found family
survival
identity
loyalty
Places: sea
big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	3
Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	3
Romance	2
Tension	2
Darkness	1
Complexity	2
Emotional weight	2

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