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The Ballad of Wallis Island

2025·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
82
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

He's getting the band back together.

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
Character-Driven DramaTense RelationshipsMusical ElementsIsolated SettingHuman PsychologyFormer Lovers ReuniteUncomfortable ComedyStorm-Trapped NarrativeIntimate Ensemble Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ballad of Wallis Island legally?

The Ballad of Wallis Island is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ballad of Wallis Island worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ballad of Wallis Island rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Ballad of Wallis Island?

1 h 40 min

The Ballad of Wallis Island runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ballad of Wallis Island?

Critics88
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Ballad of Wallis Island higher (88) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Ballad of Wallis Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Ballad of Wallis Island?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ballad of Wallis Island in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ballad of Wallis Island use?

Bounty HunterLingerie SceneFanserviceAdaptation DistillationBelligerent Sexual TensionAdaptation Name ChangeCompressed AdaptationSupreme ChefBig EaterRace LiftNaked People Are FunnyRunning Gagand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Ballad of Wallis Island, including Bounty Hunter, Lingerie Scene, Fanservice.