Treasure Planet

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Treasure Planet

PG

Released Nov 27, 2002

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Animation

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The legendary "loot of a thousand worlds" inspires an intergalactic treasure hunt when 15-year-old Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a map to the greatest pirate trove in the universe in Walt Disney Pictures' thrilling animated space adventure, "Treasure Planet." Based on one of the greatest adventure stories ever told - Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" - this film follows Jim's fantastic journey across a parallel universe as a cabin boy aboard a glittering space galleon.

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Critics Consensus

Though its characterizations are weaker than usual, Treasure Planet offers a fast-paced, beautifully rendered vision of outer space.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Outer-space pirate treasure hunt lots of fun; fab animation.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

By following its story as closely as they have, the filmmakers have retained much of what made the novel a classic.

Rated: B+

Oct 29, 2008

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Reader

It's laced with literate humor, and the directors cite N.C. Wyeth's illustrations for the 1911 Scribner's edition of Treasure Island as the inspiration for their marvelously detailed fantasy world.

Sep 9, 2008

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

While there are pieces of a great film scattered throughout Treasure Planet, the film is a clear disappointment.

Dec 25, 2023

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Sergio Benítez

Espinof

A splendid adventure film that doesn't mistreat its characters under the weight of the most hackneyed archetypes of the company. [Full Review in Spanish]

Apr 25, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Another artistically masterful animated classic from Disney, Treasure Planet is like a super-nova, energetically exploding in a panorama of eye-popping candy colors.

Nov 9, 2019

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matthias s

*Treasure Planet* is that one Disney film people always forget exists, and honestly, that’s a crime. Watching it again, I was reminded just how *gorgeous* the animation is—seriously, the blend of 2D and CGI still holds up. The concept? Genius. A space-faring *Treasure Island*? Yes, please. The worldbuilding is rich, the character designs are wildly creative, and the interactions between Jim and Silver? Perfection. Their dynamic alone carries so much heart. It’s charming, adventurous, and full of stunning visuals that make you wonder why this *isn’t* considered a Disney classic. Meanwhile, we’re getting live-action remakes of everything, but not *this* masterpiece? Make it make sense. Also, can we talk about Jim’s dad? There’s a story there, and I wouldn’t mind a sequel exploring it. Bottom line: *Treasure Planet* is beautiful, underrated, and deserves way more love. I had a smile on my face the whole time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Audience Member

A gorgeous movie with amazing and memorable characters that deserve to be talked about more. Underrated movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Kevin P

Underrated 2000's gem that doesn't always hit, but has so much passionate creativity with its unique blending of 1700's sailor times and alien future technology. The story arc with Long John Silver is touching and there are some great side characters like the catty captain and the cute transforming blob Morph.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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María O

In 2002 Disney made a poor advesiting to promote this movie, which sadly made it Go to the oblivion. This adaptation of Treasure Island it's interesting and beautifully animated with the perfect balance with the traditional 2D animation with 3D graphics. The story it's appealing to the young male audience wich it's refreshing, since mostly of Disney main characters are females and princesses. Jim Hawkings and John Silver's dynamic it's perfect, the plot perfectly written and well balanced with action, drama and comedy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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movies4granted

a coming of age and scifi masterclass in beautiful 2d animation

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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Timothy A

The blend of cgi and 2d animation is incredible and how close the story is to the real book is great. There’s small comedic parts which really make it a family favourite movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Synopsis

The legendary "loot of a thousand worlds" inspires an intergalactic treasure hunt when 15-year-old Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a map to the greatest pirate trove in the universe in Walt Disney Pictures' thrilling animated space adventure, "Treasure Planet." Based on one of the greatest adventure stories ever told - Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" - this film follows Jim's fantastic journey across a parallel universe as a cabin boy aboard a glittering space galleon.

Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
Producer: Ron Clements, Roy Conli, John Musker
Screenwriter: Ron Clements, John Musker, Rob Edwards
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Peril|Adventure Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby SR, DTS-ES, Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio: Digital Projection, Flat (1.85:1)

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