The Isle (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, The Isle is a thriller and drama film directed by Kim Ki-duk, running about 90 minutes. “A beautiful yet dangerous place...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally her body to the fishing tourists. One day she falls in love with Hyun-Shik, who is on the run from the police, and rescues him with a fish hook when he tries to commit suicide.
Who’s in it. The Isle stars Suh Jung as Hee-Jin, Kim Yu-seok as Hyun-Shik, Son Min-seok as Dal-soo and Cho Jae-hyun as Mang-chee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Isle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Isle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Isle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Isle (2000)?
- In US, The Isle is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Isle worth watching?
- The Isle holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Isle?
- The Isle stars Suh Jung, Kim Yu-seok, Son Min-seok, Cho Jae-hyun and Kim Yeo-jin.
- When was The Isle released?
- The Isle was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.