Island in the Sun (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, Island in the Sun is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. On a Caribbean island, a rich landowner's son, Maxwell Fleury, is fighting for political office against black labor leader David Boyeur. As if the contentious election weren't enough, there are plenty of scandals to go around: Boyeur has a secret white lover and Fleury's wife, Sylvia, is also having an affair. And then, of course, there's the small matter of a recently murdered aristocrat.
Who’s in it. Island in the Sun stars James Mason as Maxwell Fleury, Joan Fontaine as Mavis Norman, Dorothy Dandridge as Margot Seaton and Joan Collins as Jocelyn Fleury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Island in the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Island in the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island in the Sun (1957)?
- In US, Island in the Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Island in the Sun worth watching?
- Island in the Sun holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Island in the Sun?
- Island in the Sun stars James Mason, Joan Fontaine, Dorothy Dandridge, Joan Collins and Michael Rennie.
- When was Island in the Sun released?
- Island in the Sun was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.