Island (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Island is a documentary film directed by Steven Eastwood, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A haunting, deeply moving documentary set among terminally ill cancer patients. The titular island of Steven Eastwood’s feature documentary is the Isle of Wight, where the filmmaker befriended a handful of individuals facing a terminal cancer diagnosis. Following them as they approach the end – through hospital appointments, time with family – this is a stark portrait, acutely attuned to the consoling rituals and stark realities of the dying process. Combining observational footage of his subjects with contemplative shots of the surrounding coastal landscapes through the changing seasons, this deeply felt meditation on the passage from life to death is imbued with an unsensational matter-of-factness and resonant lyricism. A necessarily harrowing film, revealing through scenes of unblinking duration the final stages of the disease’s progress on its sufferers, The Island is also a film of enormous delicacy, made in a spirit of tender respect for every one of the people involved.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island (2018)?
- In GB, Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Island worth watching?
- Island holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Island released?
- Island was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.