Tanya's Island (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1980, Tanya's Island is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Alfred Sole, running about 82 minutes. “Where her wildest fantasies turned to terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tanya is a female model who lives with her boyfriend Lobo, a surrealist painter who is extremely violent. Subjected to Lobo's constant abuse, Tanya dreams of escaping to a desert island, which comes true. The only other being on her island is an enormous blue-eyed man-ape who was born from one of Lobo's paintings.
Who’s in it. Tanya's Island stars Vanity as Tanya (as D.D. Winters), Richard Sargent as Lobo, Mariette Levesque as Kelly and Don McLeod as Blue (as Don McCloud), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tanya's Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanya's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tanya's Island 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 Tanya's Island (1980)?
- In US, Tanya's Island is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tanya's Island worth watching?
- Tanya's Island holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tanya's Island?
- Tanya's Island stars Vanity, Richard Sargent, Mariette Levesque, Don McLeod and Donny Burns.
- When was Tanya's Island released?
- Tanya's Island was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.