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The Island

2005·Movie·PG-13·136 min·6.7(5,897)

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.

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Where to watch The Island in United States

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
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GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon 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
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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

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Cast of The Island

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Albert Laurent

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Dr. Bernard Merrick

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

James 'Mac' McCord

Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan

Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Jones Three Echo

Brian Stepanek

Brian Stepanek

Gandu Three Echo

Noa Tishby

Noa Tishby

Community Announcer

Siobhan Flynn

Siobhan Flynn

Lima One Alpha

Troy Blendell

Troy Blendell

Laurent Team Member

Jamie McBride

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.

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