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The Island

Seen it?

2005 | 136 min | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Blade Runner or Twelve Monkeys, start here.
The mood
Tense, mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 16 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $163 million worldwide on a $126 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 631K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Bay

  • Ewan McGregorLincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln
  • Scarlett JohanssonJordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan
  • Djimon HounsouAlbert Laurent
  • Sean BeanDr. Bernard Merrick
  • Steve BuscemiJames 'Mac' McCord
  • Michael Clarke DuncanStarkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather
  • Ethan PhillipsJones Three Echo
  • Brian StepanekGandu Three Echo
  • Noa TishbyCommunity Announcer
  • Siobhan FlynnLima One Alpha