

The Island
“Your time will come...”
In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.
Where to watch The Island in United States
Click a service to open The Island there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is The Island streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Island
The Island is a 2005 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Michael Bay. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 5900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Island was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Parkes+MacDonald Production and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $126 million, it went on to gross $163 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Writers
- Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
- Release date
- July 21, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $126 million
- Box office
- $163 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Parkes+MacDonald Production
The Island cast & crew
The Island was directed by Michael Bay and written by Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman.
The cast features Ewan McGregor as Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln, Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan, Djimon Hounsou as Albert Laurent, Sean Bean as Dr. Bernard Merrick, Steve Buscemi as James 'Mac' McCord, and Michael Clarke Duncan as Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steve Jablonsky, cinematography is by Mauro Fiore, and it was produced by Michael Bay and Ian Bryce.
Is The Island worth watching?
The Island holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 5,897 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, The Island is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Island
In United States, you can stream The Island on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Island

Ewan McGregor
Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln

Scarlett Johansson
Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan

Djimon Hounsou
Albert Laurent

Sean Bean
Dr. Bernard Merrick

Steve Buscemi
James 'Mac' McCord

Michael Clarke Duncan
Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather

Ethan Phillips
Jones Three Echo

Brian Stepanek
Gandu Three Echo

Noa Tishby
Community Announcer

Siobhan Flynn
Lima One Alpha

Troy Blendell
Laurent Team Member

Jamie McBride
Laurent Team Member
The Island — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Island in United States?
The Island is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Island on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Island is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Island in?
The Island is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Island?
The Island runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is The Island rated?
The Island is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 5,897 ratings.











