Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History
Seen it?2001 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. If you loved Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A campy look at the making of the 1964-67 TV series, as told by stars Bob Denver, Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson, as well as in flashbacks (actors play the castaways). Bob/Gilligan: Jon Wellner. Dawn/Mary Ann: Samantha Harris. Tina/Ginger: Kristen Dalton. Alan/Skipper: Eric Allan Kramer. Russell/Professor: Michael Wiseman. Jim/Mr. Howell: Steve Vinovich. Natalie/Mrs. Howell: E.J. Peaker. Sherwood Schwartz: Aaron Lustig.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul A. Kaufman
- Bob DenverHimself
- Dawn WellsMary Anne (Narator)
- Russell JohnsonHimself
- Jon WellnerGilligan / Bob Denver
- Samantha HarrisMary Anne / Dawn Wells
- Kristen DaltonTina Louise
- Dwayne HickmanNetwork Executive #1
- Eric Allan KramerAlan Hale Jr.
- Aaron LustigSherwood Schwartz
- E.J. PeakerNatalie Schafer