Islands (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2017, Islands is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Yann Gonzalez, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. A sexual reverie unfolds over the course of one ethereal night. Characters wander through an erotic maze of love and lust, blurring the lines between wet dream and lucid nightmare as a macabre, erotic stage performance sends a ripple of lustful desires through its audience and performers.
Who’s in it. Islands stars Sarah-Megan Allouch as Circé, Mathilde Mennetrier as La jeune fille, Alphonse Maitrepierre as Le garçon and Romain Merle as Le monstre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Islands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Islands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Islands tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Islands (2017)?
- In US, Islands is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Islands worth watching?
- Islands holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Islands?
- Islands stars Sarah-Megan Allouch, Mathilde Mennetrier, Alphonse Maitrepierre, Romain Merle and Simon Thiébaut.
- When was Islands released?
- Islands was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.