The Mosquito Coast
Every answer comes at a cost.
Created by Neil Cross
On Apple TV
A tense, paranoid family thriller built on ideological obsession and the cost of conviction, where a brilliant man's vision destroys those closest to him.
Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.
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Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is The Mosquito Coast one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of series.
Is The Mosquito Coast scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is The Mosquito Coast sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Mosquito Coast easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does The Mosquito Coast leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Mosquito Coast violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Mosquito Coast, and what each one shares →
Like The Mosquito Coast
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Mosquito Coast
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Mosquito Coast, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Mosquito Coast, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Mosquito Coast, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
