The Island
Seen it?1980 | 114 min | Thriller, Mystery, Action, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
David Nau leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation in the Caribbean. When reporter Blair Maynard and his son arrive to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats, Nau and his band of raiders decide to induct them into their tribe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$22 million worldwide on a $22 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie
- Michael CaineBlair Maynard
- David WarnerDavid Nau
- Angela Punch McGregorBeth
- Frank MiddlemassWindsor
- Don HendersonRollo
- Dudley SuttonDr. Brazil
- Colin JeavonsHizzoner
- Zakes MokaeWescott
- Brad SullivanStark
- Jeffrey FrankJustin Maynard