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The Ballad of Wallis Island

Play trailer 1:03 Poster for The Ballad of Wallis Island PG-13,  Released Mar 28,  1h 40m,  Comedy/ Drama/ Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
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The Ballad of Wallis Island hums along a sweet melody without lapsing into outright sentimentality, mining a great deal of warmth from its humble premise.

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Philip De Semlyen Time Out A bracing, windswept delight. Rated: 4/5 •  May 12, 2025 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Love can be found and lasting connections can be made even in a world drowning in chaos and indecision. This is the song that The Ballad of Wallis Island triumphantly sings. It鈥檚 one worth playing on repeat. Rated: 3.5/4 •  Apr 20, 2025 Full Review

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nicole j Very well made movie and super funny too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Paul C Really cute show. A little slow at times but a really neat ending. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review
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James Griffiths

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Tom Basden

Herb McGwyer

Tim Key

Charles Heath

Carey Mulligan

Nell Mortimer

Akemnji Ndifernyan

Michael

Sian Clifford

Amanda

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The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)

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Synopsis THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Director
James Griffiths
Producer
Rupert Majendie
Screenwriter
Tom Basden, Tim Key
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Baby Cow Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language and Smoking)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 6, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 40m
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