Islander (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Islander is a drama film directed by Ian McCrudden, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After a tragic accident at sea, Eben Cole loses his family, friends and stature in his island fishing community. He returns to the island an outcast but determined to win back the way of life he fought so hard to protect. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maine coast, Islander captures the grit and integrity of this hard working community and celebrates man's unerring need for redemption.
Who’s in it. Islander stars Amy Jo Johnson as Cheryl, Thomas Hildreth as Eben Cole, Philip Baker Hall as Popper and James Parks as Pokey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Islander has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Islander page.
If you liked it. Fans of Islander tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Islander (2006)?
- In US, Islander is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Islander worth watching?
- Islander holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Islander?
- Islander stars Amy Jo Johnson, Thomas Hildreth, Philip Baker Hall, James Parks and Mark Kiely.
- When was Islander released?
- Islander was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.