Beverly Hills Family Robinson

Beverly Hills Family Robinson

Year: 1997

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Troy Miller

ComedyTV Movie

Marsha Robinson, a TV cooking show host, brings her family on a work‑and‑play vacation to a South Seas island. Their yacht is seized by pirates and later shipwrecked, forcing the Robinsons to endure Marsha’s complaints as they build a treehouse, befriend a charming carpenter, strengthen their family bonds, and ultimately repel the pirates.

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1

Family prepares for Hawaii trip

Marsha Robinson is a famous TV personality who lives in Beverly Hills with her husband Doug and their children, Jane and Roger. The family plans a glamorous trip to Hawaii as part of Marsha's lifestyle show. This voyage sets the stage for a series of extraordinary events that will test them.

before departure Beverly Hills, California
2

Pirates capture the yacht at night

The Robinsons sail toward Hawaii aboard their yacht, but at night modern pirates seize the vessel. They awaken the next morning to find themselves and their unbidden guests adrift on the open sea. The capture propels them into a perilous escape.

night open sea near Hawaii
3

Escape and leave pirates behind

Using their wits, the Robinsons trick the pirates and leave them behind in a lifeboat. They reclaim control of their voyage and press onward toward safety. The moment marks a temporary triumph amid growing danger.

morning open sea
4

Storm and shipwreck on island

Trying to reach the next harbor, the yacht is hit by a storm and wrecks on a deserted island. The family panics but must face the reality of survival with dwindling chances of rescue. This disaster forces them to rebuild their situation from scratch.

during storm deserted island
5

Survival and treehouse construction

With no rescue in sight, the Robinsons settle into island life and begin building a treehouse as a shelter and home. They establish routines to gather food, water, and safety while coping with fear and uncertainty. The family’s dynamic shifts as they adapt to hardship.

days after wreck deserted island
6

Marsha documents their misery

Marsha films herself on the island, delivering statements about the family’s misery and prospects for rescue. She does this partly to preserve material for future TV exposure if they are ever saved. The act blends endurance with a desire for broadcast opportunity.

ongoing deserted island
7

Pirates are stranded on the island too

Unknown to the Robinsons, the pirates who captured them are also stranded on the same island. This revelation raises the threat level and complicates any hope for a quiet escape. The looming presence of the pirates adds tension to their survival.

unknown to them deserted island
8

Digger the island surfer arrives

The island also houses Digger, a shipwrecked surfer who secretly eats Marsha’s chocolates. He becomes a source of comic relief and, more importantly, a potential ally as the days pass. His presence introduces a new dynamic to island life.

early on island life deserted island
9

Doug’s underwater accident and rescue

Doug suffers an underwater accident and needs rescue from a skilled swimmer. That rescuer turns out to be Digger, tying the new ally to the family’s safety. The incident strengthens the bond between the Robinsons and the island inhabitant.

during island life around the island reef
10

Jane falls for Digger

Jane develops feelings for Digger, the surfer who helps them and integrates into the family circle. Their budding romance adds emotional depth to the survival story. Digger’s involvement shifts the family’s dynamic on the island.

after rescue deserted island
11

Digger helps finish the treehouse

Digger assists in finishing the treehouse, proving to be a valuable ally rather than a mere visitor. He becomes a member of the Robinsons’ makeshift family as they endure together. The treehouse becomes a symbol of their growing solidarity.

mid-island life deserted island
12

Pirates discover the Robinsons again

The pirates eventually discover the Robinsons on the island, forcing them to confront new danger. The unbidden guests threaten the fragile balance they have built in exile. The discovery escalates the survival struggle.

later deserted island
13

Renewed struggle with unbidden guests

With the pirates back in their lives, the Robinsons must once more defend themselves and improvise a plan to survive. The island becomes a battleground of cunning and endurance. The outcome remains uncertain as threats loom.

later deserted island
14

Uncertain fate and ongoing life on the island

The story closes with the Robinsons still on the island, facing ongoing danger and the possibility of rescue or permanent exile. Their relationship deepens under pressure, and the future remains unknown. The pirates' presence ensures that survival remains the central focus.

unknown deserted island

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