The Island (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2007, The Island is an action and drama film directed by Sherif Arafa, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Mansour El-Hefny’s wealthy family rule an Upper Egyptian island. Some police officers facilite their arms dealing in exchange for information, and corrupt parliament members use their immunity to par-take in their drug trade.
Who’s in it. The Island stars Ahmed El Sakka as Mansour El Hefny, Hend Sabry as Karima, Zeina as Faika and Mahmoud Yassine as Ali El Hefny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Island (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Island worth watching?
- The Island holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Ahmed El Sakka, Hend Sabry, Zeina, Mahmoud Yassine and Khaled El Sawy.
- When was The Island released?
- The Island was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.