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The Ballad of Wallis Island

PG-131h 40m2025James Griffiths
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 97%Metacritic: 78/100
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"He's getting the band back together."

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

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WalesIslandMusicianFolk MusicReunionEccentric MillionaireThoughtfulIsolated IslandFormer LoversIndie Folk

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What is The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) about?

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Who stars in The Ballad of Wallis Island?

The Ballad of Wallis Island stars Tom Basden (Herb McGwyer), Tim Key (Charles Heath), Carey Mulligan (Nell Mortimer), Sian Clifford (Amanda), Akemnji Ndifornyen (Michael). The film was directed by James Griffiths.

How long is The Ballad of Wallis Island?

The Ballad of Wallis Island has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Ballad of Wallis Island worth watching?

The Ballad of Wallis Island holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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