Movie Settings Database

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Where:

California Pacific Ocean

When:

The 1830s

A Girl's Incredible Adventure on a Lost Island! — Based on the beloved book by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells the adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds.

Released in 1964 — 93 minutes

Genres:

Family Drama

Language:

English