The Island of Dr. Moreau
“Through DNA experimentation, Dr. Moreau has upset the balance of nature.”
Synopsis
After surviving a plane crash caused by a magnetic storm, United Nations attorney Edward Douglas 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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Island of Dr. Moreau, The (1996)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-19
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Dr. Moreau
Val Kilmer
Montgomery
David Thewlis
Douglas
Fairuza Balk
Aissa
Ron Perlman
Sayer of the Law
Marco Hofschneider
M'Ling
Temuera Morrison
Azazello
William Hootkins
Kiril
Daniel Rigney
Hyena-Swine
Nelson de la Rosa
Majai
Peter Elliott
Assassimon
Mark Dacascos
Lo-Mai
Miguel López
Waggdi
Neil G. Young
Boar Man
David Hudson
Bison Man
Clare Grant
Fox Lady
Kitty Silver
Sow Lady #1
Fiona Mahl
Sow Lady #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.24x
+$9.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Stanley, Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Gary Chang
- Original Title
- The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.6M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Richard Stanley, Ron Hutchinson, H. G. Wells
Gary Chang
William A. Fraker
Paul Rubell, Adam P. Scott, Thom Noble
Claire Rudnick Polstein, Tim Zinnemann, Edward R. Pressman, Andrew Millstein
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Stanley
Screenplay
John Frankenheimer
Director
Ron Hutchinson
Screenplay
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Graham "Grace" Walker
Production Design
Paul Rubell
Editor
Adam P. Scott
Editor
Gary Chang
Original Music Composer
Norma Moriceau
Costume Design
Thom Noble
Editor
Kevin Scott Mack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Island of Dr. Moreau
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Island of Dr. Moreau about?
After surviving a plane crash caused by a magnetic storm, United Nations attorney Edward Douglas 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.
Who directed The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The Island of Dr. Moreau was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The principal cast of The Island of Dr. Moreau includes Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Ron Perlman.
When was The Island of Dr. Moreau released and how long is it?
The Island of Dr. Moreau was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The Island of Dr. Moreau had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $49.6M at the worldwide box office (1.24 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Island of Dr. Moreau was composed by Gary Chang.
Is The Island of Dr. Moreau based on a book or true story?
The Island of Dr. Moreau is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The Island of Dr. Moreau holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).