Islander (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Islander is a documentary film directed by Stéphane Goël, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1877 a Swiss aristocrat, Alfred von Rodt, became the governor of the remote Chilean island that gave birth to the legend of Robinson Crusoe. Exiled from his country and family, Von Rodt strived to build a utopian “little kingdom” until his death, but failed and lost his entire fortune. The film tells the story of this outcast through the lives of his descendants, who today seek political autonomy and a preservation of their indigenous identity.
Who’s in it. Islander stars Mathieu Amalric as Narrator (voice) and Pedro Lenz.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc, True Story and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Islander page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Islander (2018)?
- In US, Islander is available to stream on GuideDoc, True Story and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Islander?
- Islander stars Mathieu Amalric and Pedro Lenz.
- When was Islander released?
- Islander was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.