Top 10 Adventure Films Set on Coral Islands

Description: A family shipwrecked on a deserted island builds an elaborate treehouse and faces various adventures, including pirate encounters. The coral island setting provides a backdrop for their survival and ingenuity.

Fact: The treehouse built for the film was so impressive that it was left standing and became a tourist attraction in Tobago.

Description: After a shipwreck, a young boy and a wild horse find themselves on a deserted island, where they form a bond amidst the coral reefs and sandy beaches.

Fact: The film won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing, highlighting the seamless integration of the island's natural beauty into the narrative.

Description: This classic tale follows two children stranded on a tropical island, growing up in isolation, and discovering love amidst the beauty of nature. The film's setting on a coral island is integral to the story, showcasing the untouched beauty of such environments.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Fiji, and the island used for filming was so remote that the crew had to build a makeshift village to house everyone.

Description: Although primarily set in Africa, the film includes scenes where characters navigate through coral islands in their quest to hunt down man-eating lions, showcasing the diverse landscapes of adventure.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, and the lions' taxidermied bodies are displayed in the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

Description: This adaptation of Daniel Defoe's novel features Pierce Brosnan as the titular character, who learns to survive on a deserted island after being shipwrecked, with coral reefs playing a significant role in his survival.

Fact: The film was shot in Malaysia, with the crew building a full-scale replica of a 17th-century ship for authenticity.

Description: While primarily set in a WWII POW camp, the film includes scenes on a coral island where the prisoners find solace and form a vocal orchestra, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in paradise.

Fact: The film is based on true events, and the vocal orchestra was a real phenomenon among the prisoners.

Description: While not exclusively on a coral island, Tom Hanks' character's survival on a deserted island after a plane crash showcases the isolation and beauty of such environments, with coral reefs visible in many scenes.

Fact: Tom Hanks lost 50 pounds for his role to accurately portray the physical toll of being stranded.

Description: Based on Alex Garland's novel, this film explores the dark side of paradise as a group of travelers discover a secret beach on a Thai island, which turns out to be less idyllic than it seems.

Fact: The film was shot on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand, and the lagoon used for the secret beach was closed to tourists for filming.

Description: In this sci-fi thriller, the setting of a controlled environment mimics a coral island, where clones live in a utopian society, unaware of their true purpose.

Fact: The film's concept was influenced by the novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley.

Description: While not set on a coral island, the animated adventure includes scenes on a fictional island with coral reefs, where Tintin and Captain Haddock encounter treasure and peril.

Fact: The film uses motion capture technology, allowing for highly detailed and realistic environments, including the coral island scenes.