Treasure Planet (2002)
Kernel Score: 84% · 4,528 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2002-11-26
Runtime: 96 minutes
Is Treasure Planet worth watching?
Worth watching. A space-age retelling of Treasure Island with a handsome hand-drawn and CGI look and a good bond between a teen and a cyborg cook. It was overlooked on release and is a fun adventure.
Watch it if you
- like adventure
- enjoy Disney
- like sci-fi mixed with pirates
Skip it if you
- want modern animation
- dislike old stories
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Treasure Planet
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.
Treasure Planet parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that this animated sci-fi adventure has some action peril but promotes courage and found family.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Space battles, mutiny, and pirate action typical of a PG animated adventure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Treasure Planet
If you liked Treasure Planet, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) — 79%: Big-hearted animated adventure with an unlikely hero
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) — 87%: Young hero finds a bond in a swashbuckling world
- Porco Rosso (1992) — 87%: Miyazaki adventure with flight and wonder
- Castle in the Sky (1986) — 93%: Sky pirates and flying machines
- The Sea Beast (2022) — 82%: Sea-faring animated adventure with a young hero
- Hercules (1997) — 85%: Big-hearted animated adventure with an unlikely hero
Director
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jim Hawkins (voice)
- Brian Murray as John Silver (voice)
- Emma Thompson as Captain Amelia (voice)
- David Hyde Pierce as Doctor Doppler (voice)
- Martin Short as B.E.N. (voice)
- Dane A. Davis as Morph (voice)
- Michael Wincott as Scroop (voice)
- Laurie Metcalf as Sarah (voice)
- Roscoe Lee Browne as Mr. Arrow (voice)
- Patrick McGoohan as Billy Bones (voice)
Treasure Planet FAQ
Is Treasure Planet worth watching?
Worth watching. A space-age retelling of Treasure Island with a handsome hand-drawn and CGI look and a good bond between a teen and a cyborg cook. It was overlooked on release and is a fun adventure.
Where can I watch Treasure Planet?
In the US you can stream Treasure Planet on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Treasure Planet OK for kids?
Treasure Planet is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that this animated sci-fi adventure has some action peril but promotes courage and found family.
What movies are like Treasure Planet?
If you liked Treasure Planet, try Atlantis: The Lost Empire, How to Train Your Dragon, Porco Rosso and Castle in the Sky.