MyCinema has not rated The Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Island in the US?

The Island can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Island?

The Island runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Is The Island suitable for kids?

The Island is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19801h 54mThriller / Mystery / Action / Adventure

The Island

Name: The Island
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Action, Adventure
Released: 1980-06-13
Duration: 114 min

For three hundred years a terrifying secret has been kept from the outside world.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 105 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Island at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Action · Adventure

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, action, and adventure.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 105 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Island tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
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Questions about The Island

Is The Island scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Island in the US?: The Island can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Island?: The Island runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is The Island suitable for kids?: The Island is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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