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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Brad Peyton. With Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens.
61.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Sean Anderson partners with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.
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61.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSean Anderson partners with his mom's boyfriend on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
MoviHero lists January 19, 2012 as the release date for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Brad Peyton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dwayne Johnson as Hank Parsons, Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson, Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani Laguatan, Luis Guzmán as Gabato Laguatan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 19, 2012
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime1h 34m
DirectorBrad Peyton
CastDwayne Johnson as Hank Parsons, Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson, Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani Laguatan, Luis Guzmán as Gabato Laguatan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Journey 2: The Mysterious Island right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island runs 1h 34m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 61.5/100 (6.154/10) from 4,649 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherHank ParsonsHank Parsons in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), played by Dwayne Johnson.Open character guide otherSean AndersonSean Anderson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), played by Josh Hutcherson.Open character guide otherKailani LaguatanKailani Laguatan in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), played by Vanessa Hudgens.Open character guide
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