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The Island President

2012·Movie
1h 41min
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic728.1Rotten Tomatoes98%77%
IMDb7.2Metacritic728.1Rotten Tomatoes98%77%

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Can this man save the world?

Follows the globe-trotting journey of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, who, after bringing democracy to his country, takes up the fight to keep it from disappearing under the sea.
Environmental DocumentaryClimate ActivismPolitical DramaMaldivesGlobal WarmingUrgent Call to ActionInspiring LeadershipNon-FictionGeopolitical ImpactHuman Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Shenk
Produced by:
Jon Else, Bonni Cohen, Richard Berge
Composed by:
Marco D'Ambrosio

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Island President

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Where can I stream The Island President legally?

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The Island President is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Island President worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Island President?

1 h 41 min

The Island President runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The Island President based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Island President?

Critics85
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Island President higher (85) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Island President in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Island President?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Island President in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.