The Island (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1980, The Island is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 114 minutes. “For three hundred years a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Nau leads a band of modern day pirates who raid yachts and sail boats of people on vacation in the Caribbean. When reporter Blair Maynard and his son arrive to investigate the mystery of the disappearing boats, Nau and his band of raiders decide to induct them into their tribe.
Who’s in it. The Island stars Michael Caine as Blair Maynard, David Warner as David Nau, Angela Punch McGregor as Beth and Frank Middlemass as Windsor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Island has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1980)?
- In US, The Island is available to 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 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Michael Caine, David Warner, Angela Punch McGregor, Frank Middlemass and Don Henderson.
- When was The Island released?
- The Island was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.