Pleasure Island (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Pleasure Island is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mike Doxford, running about 107 minutes. “Out of the war onto the battlefield” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious man, Dean, returns to his hometown of Grimsby after many years abroad in the Army. His arrival is met with animosity, particularly from his father, an avid pigeon racer. Dean is drawn back to confront his demons, and confess a secret to a childhood friend, Jess, only to discover she has been struggling since the untimely death of her husband. Whilst attempting to raise her child and battling a crumbling economy and dearth of opportunities, she is pulled into a harsh underworld. Dean must help her, throw her a lifeline, but the situation only darkens. When their lives are threatened he will do all it takes to make sure she is safe.
Who’s in it. Pleasure Island stars Gina Bramhill as Jess, Ian Sharp as Dean, Nicholas Day as Tony and Rick Warden as Connor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pleasure Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pleasure Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pleasure Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pleasure Island (2015)?
- In US, Pleasure Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pleasure Island worth watching?
- Pleasure Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pleasure Island?
- Pleasure Island stars Gina Bramhill, Ian Sharp, Nicholas Day, Rick Warden and Cordelia Bugeja.
- When was Pleasure Island released?
- Pleasure Island was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.