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The Ballad of Wallis Island

  • 2025
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
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Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, and Tim Key in The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)
Charles, a strange lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite singer, Herb McGwyer, to perform at a special, private event.
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An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.

  • Director
    • James Griffiths
  • Writers
    • Tom Basden
    • Tim Key
  • Stars
    • Tom Basden
    • Tim Key
    • Sian Clifford
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,530
    536
    • Director
      • James Griffiths
    • Writers
      • Tom Basden
      • Tim Key
    • Stars
      • Tom Basden
      • Tim Key
      • Sian Clifford
    • 151User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 27 nominations total

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    The Ballad of Wallis Island
    The Ballad of Wallis Island: Herb and Nell Sing Together to Close Out Seamen's
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    The Ballad Of Wallis Island: You're Boiling My Phone (US)
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    The Ballad Of Wallis Island: You're Boiling My Phone (US)

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    Top Cast9

    Tom Basden
    Tom Basden
    • Herb McGwyer
    Tim Key
    Tim Key
    • Charles Heath
    Sian Clifford
    Sian Clifford
    • Amanda
    Steve Marsh
    • Peter
    Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan
    • Nell Mortimer
    Akemnji Ndifornyen
    Akemnji Ndifornyen
    • Michael
    Luka Downie
    • Marcus
    Kerrie Thomason
    • Marie
    Arron Long
    Arron Long
    • Tour Guide
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Griffiths
    • Writers
      • Tom Basden
      • Tim Key
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Principal photography was scheduled for Wales in 2023, and was completed in 18 days.
    • Goofs
      When Herb does his solo acoustic gig on the beach, there's a discreet in-ear monitor visible in his right ear. The monitor would have been there only for filming purposes, not something a musician would normally have in his ear.
    • Quotes
      • Herb McGwyer: I'm drenched
      • Charles Heath: Dame Judy?
    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: Life's too short for bad movies SO WATCH THESE INSTEAD | Best of 2025 (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Morning/Evening
      Written by Tom Basden
      Performed by Tom Basden (uncredited) and Carey Mulligan (uncredited)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 18, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Balada De La Isla
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • Moxie Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,607,835
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $94,233
      • Mar 30, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,271,026
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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