Swiss Family Robinson (1960): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Swiss Family Robinson is a 1960 adventure family film directed by Ken Annakin, starring Tommy Kirk, James MacArthur and Kevin Corcoran. It is partly based on The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss and William Goodwin. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Swiss Family Robinson About?
The premise of Swiss Family Robinson without spoilers, adapted from The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss and William Goodwin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1750, the Swiss Family Robinson finds their peaceful existence shattered when their ship is wrecked off the coast of Africa. Stranded and facing perilous surroundings, the resourceful family must use their wits and skills to build a new life. Through resourcefulness and determination, they construct an elaborate treehouse and overcome various challenges while forging an unbreakable bond as they adapt to their extraordinary new home.
Swiss Family Robinson Cast
Tommy Kirk leads the cast, with James MacArthur and Kevin Corcoran. Directed by Ken Annakin; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Annakin
Also Starring in Swiss Family Robinson
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Swiss Family Robinson Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Swiss Family Robinson 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 8.2
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Swiss Family Robinson Plot Summary
What happens in Swiss Family Robinson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A ship carrying a Swiss family from Bern—consisting of the Father, the Mother, and their three sons—sets sail on a journey to relocate to a colony in New Guinea. This move is primarily motivated by their desire to escape the chaos of the Napoleonic Wars. However, their voyage takes a perilous turn when they are unexpectedly attacked by pirates. Following this harrowing event, the crew abandons ship, leaving the family to fend for themselves. Ultimately, the vessel runs aground on rocks, leaving them stranded on a desolate and uninhabited island. Together with the captain’s two loyal Great Danes, the family makes the arduous trek to shore.
Full summary
The whole story of Swiss Family Robinson, scene by scene
Swiss Family Robinson Box Office
Swiss Family Robinson grossed $40.4 million worldwide. $40.4 million came from the US and Canada and $3,745 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
- US & Canada
- $40.4M
- International
- $3.7K
How Well Do You Know Swiss Family Robinson?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Swiss Family Robinson Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Los Robinsones de los Mares del Sur” and “Robinson nell'isola dei corsari”.
- Also known as
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- Los Robinsones de los Mares del Sur
- Robinson nell'isola dei corsari
- Die Schweizer Familie Robinson
- スイスファミリー・ロビンソン
- スイスファミリー ロビンソン
- Les Robinsons des mers du sud
- Dschungel der 1000 Gefahren
- Familien Robinson og piraterne
- Οικογένεια Ελβετών Ροβινσώνων
- A Robinson család
- A Família Robinson
- משפחת רובינזון השווצרית
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- Švýcarský Robinson
- 로빈슨 가족
- A Cidadela dos Robinsons
- Skeppsbrott i Söderhavet
- Robinsonin perhe
- İsviçreli Robinson Ailesi
- Швейцарская семья Робинзонов
- La ciudadela de los Robinson
- Швейцарська родина Робінзонів
- 海角乐园
- Švicarska obitelj Robinson
- スイスファミリーロビンソン
- Szwajcarska rodzina Robinsonów
- Pirații paradisului
- Gia Đình Robinson Trên Hoang Đảo
- 瑞士家庭魯賓遜
- ผจญภัยทะเลใต้
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Swiss Family Robinson FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Swiss Family Robinson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Swiss Family Robinson released?
Swiss Family Robinson was released on December 21, 1960.
Who directed Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson was directed by Ken Annakin.
More films by Ken Annakin Who is in the cast of Swiss Family Robinson?
Swiss Family Robinson stars Tommy Kirk, James MacArthur and Kevin Corcoran, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Swiss Family Robinson make at the box office?
Swiss Family Robinson grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($40.4 million domestic, $3,745 international).
How is Swiss Family Robinson rated?
Swiss Family Robinson has 61 on Metacritic.
Is Swiss Family Robinson based on a book?
Yes. Swiss Family Robinson is partly adapted from The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss and William Goodwin.
Does Swiss Family Robinson have a post-credit scene?
No. Swiss Family Robinson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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