The Island
Seen it?2018 | 134 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh, this one's for you. Easy company after a long day. Sits nicely alongside Code 3.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A cataclysmic event causes a man, who dreams of winning the lottery, to become stranded on an island with his co-workers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 58%
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$198 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Huang Bo
- Huang BoMa Jin
- Shu QiShan Shan
- Wang BaoqiangXiao Wang
- Zhang YixingXiao Xing
- Yu HeweiMr. Zhang
- Wang XunPan
- Li QinqinQi
- Li YoulinProf. Shi
- Xu ZhengSubway Passenger
- Ning HaoMental Patient