Small Island (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Small Island is a drama series.
What it’s about. Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
Who’s in it. Small Island stars David Oyelowo as Gilbert, Ashley Walters as Michael, Benedict Cumberbatch as Bernard and Naomie Harris as Hortense, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Small Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Island tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Island (2009)?
- In GB, Small Island is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Small Island worth watching?
- Small Island holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Island?
- Small Island stars David Oyelowo, Ashley Walters, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris and Ruth Wilson.
- When was Small Island released?
- Small Island was released in 2009.