Pascali's Island (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Pascali's Island is a drama film directed by James Dearden, running about 104 minutes. “At the end of an empire, a mystery began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.
Who’s in it. Pascali's Island stars Ben Kingsley as Basil Pascali, Charles Dance as Anthony Bowles, Helen Mirren as Lydia Neuman and Kevork Malikyan as Mardosian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Pascali's 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pascali's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pascali's Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pascali's Island (1988)?
- In US, Pascali's Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Pascali's Island worth watching?
- Pascali's Island holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pascali's Island?
- Pascali's Island stars Ben Kingsley, Charles Dance, Helen Mirren, Kevork Malikyan and Nadim Sawalha.
- When was Pascali's Island released?
- Pascali's Island was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.