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The Mosquito Coast (1986)

★ 6.6PG117 minDirector: Peter Weir

1986 American drama film directed by Peter Weir

The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Andre Gregory, and River Phoenix. It is based on the 1981 novel by Paul Theroux. The film tells the story of a family that leaves the United States and tries to find a happier and simpler life in the jungles of Central America. However, their jungle paradise quickly turns into a dystopia as the stubborn father's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and aggressive. Filming locations included Cartersville and Rome in Georgia, Baltimore, and Belize.

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What is The Mosquito Coast about?
The Mosquito Coast (1986) — An eccentric and dogmatic inventor sells his house and takes his family to Central America to build a utopia in the middle of the jungle. Conflicts with his family, a local preacher, and with nature are only small obstacles to his obsession. Based on the novel by Paul Theroux.
Is The Mosquito Coast based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Mosquito Coast scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.