MyCinema has not rated The Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Island in the US?

The Island streams on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 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 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Is The Island suitable for kids?

The Island is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20052h 16mAction / Thriller / Science Fiction

The Island

Name: The Island
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2005-07-21
Duration: 136 min

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In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.

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The Island at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 16m

At 2h 16m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6,112 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Island tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 16m.
It is included with Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6,112 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is The Island scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Island in the US?: The Island streams on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 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 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
Is The Island suitable for kids?: The Island is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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