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The Island

2005Movie2 h 16 minPG-13

Thriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic506.3

An epic, thrilling action movie about the future and technology.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Cloning Ethics Drama
  • Visually Stunning Action
  • Identity Crisis Narrative
  • Dystopian Corporate Horror
  • Blockbuster Spectacle
  • Philosophical Undercurrents
  • Ewan McGregor Performance
  • Fast-Paced Chase Sequences
  • Techno-Organic Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 56

Crew

Directed by
Michael Bay
Written by
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Caspian Tredwell-Owen
Produced by
Michael Bay, Walter F. Parkes, Ian Bryce
Music by
Steve Jablonsky

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Facts

July 21, 2005 · 2 h 16 min · PG-13

Released
July 21, 2005
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$126 million
Box office
$163 million
Available in
102 countries

Tropes

Hellish Copter, After the End, Private Military Contractors +9

  • Hellish Copter
  • After the End
  • Private Military Contractors
  • You Won't Feel a Thing!
  • Insistent Terminology
  • Morally Superior Copy
  • Creating Life Is Bad
  • Expendable Clone
  • French Maid Outfit
  • Obviously Evil
  • Right for the Wrong Reasons
  • Military Alphabet

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Island?"

Questions about The Island

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Where can I stream The Island?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Island streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Island worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Island okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Island use?

Hellish CopterAfter the EndPrivate Military ContractorsYou Won't Feel a Thing!Insistent TerminologyMorally Superior CopyCreating Life Is BadExpendable CloneFrench Maid OutfitObviously EvilRight for the Wrong ReasonsMilitary Alphabetand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Hellish Copter, After the End, and Private Military Contractors.