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1986 · 119 min · PG

The Mosquito Coast

Directed by Peter Weir · Drama, Adventure

The Mosquito Coast (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Peter Weir set in Central America during the 1980s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of obsession and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Maurice Jarre
Cinematography
John Seale
Cast
Harrison FordHelen MirrenRiver PhoenixJadrien SteeleHilary GordonRebecca GordonJason AlexanderDick O'Neill

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Central America
Setting
WildernessCoastal Sea
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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