The Island (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, The Island is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Michael Bay, running about 136 minutes. “Your time will come...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.
Who’s in it. The Island stars Ewan McGregor as Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln, Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan, Djimon Hounsou as Albert Laurent and Sean Bean as Dr. Bernard Merrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $162.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and 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 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 (2005)?
- In US, The Island is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Island worth watching?
- The Island holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean and Steve Buscemi.
- When was The Island released?
- The Island was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.