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The Incomer

2026Movie1 h 42 minR

77

GreatGoodWatch score

77

GreatGoodWatch score

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Summary

On an Orkney isle, siblings Isla and Sandy survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded "Incomers". Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland.

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by: Louis Paxton
Written by: Louis Paxton
Produced by: Emily Gotto, Shirley O'Connor
Music by: Tom Kingston

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September 4, 2026 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released: September 4, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States, Ireland
Available in: 3 countries

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3 questions, like "Is The Incomer worth watching?"

Questions about The Incomer

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Is The Incomer worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 62).

Will The Incomer make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Incomer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.