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The Isle

2000·Movie
1h 30min
67
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A , thriller: , but gripping, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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A beautiful yet dangerous place...

Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.
Korean ArthouseExtreme CinemaPsychological DramaDisturbing & ProvocativeBleak & UnsettlingVisually StrikingDark RomanceBody HorrorSlow Burn

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Questions about The Isle

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Where can I stream The Isle legally?

The Isle is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Isle worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Isle rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Isle?

1 h 30 min

The Isle runs 1 h 30 min.

Will The Isle make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly dark humor and absurd humor.

Is The Isle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Isle?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The Isle good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night, despite its romance.

Will The Isle scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times. It has some frightening moments. Some images are gruesome.

Will I feel good after watching The Isle?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Isle?

Critics69
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Isle much the same way.

Was The Isle a box office hit?

Budget$50,000
Box office$24,963

No. It cost about $50,000 to make and earned $24,963 worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What language is The Isle in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Isle?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Isle in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Isle use?

I Want My Beloved to Be HappyThe SpeechlessLanguage of LoveHazardous WaterDisposable Sex Worker

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for The Isle, including I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, The Speechless, Language of Love.