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The Island (2005)

โ€œYour time will come...โ€

6.7/10 ยท 6,082 votes 2h 16m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#73 of 184 films from 2005 #899 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Bay ยท Written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Caspian Tredwell-Owen

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Overview

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 โ€” reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln
Scarlett Johanssonas Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan
Djimon Hounsouas Albert Laurent
Sean Beanas Dr. Bernard Merrick
Steve Buscemias James 'Mac' McCord
Michael Clarke Duncanas Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather
Ethan Phillipsas Jones Three Echo
Brian Stepanekas Gandu Three Echo
Noa Tishbyas Community Announcer
Siobhan Flynnas Lima One Alpha
Troy Blendellas Laurent Team Member
Jamie McBrideas Laurent Team Member
Kevin McCorkleas Laurent Team Member
Gary Nickensas Laurent Team Member

Facts

Release dateJuly 21, 2005
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$126,000,000
Box office$162,949,164 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0399201

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Questions

How long is The Island?
The Island runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is The Island worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 6,082 votes, which places it #73 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 61%) and #899 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Island?
The Island was directed by Michael Bay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), The Rock (1996), Pearl Harbor (2001).
Who stars in The Island?
Ewan McGregor as Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln; Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan; Djimon Hounsou as Albert Laurent; Sean Bean as Dr. Bernard Merrick; Steve Buscemi as James 'Mac' McCord; Michael Clarke Duncan as Starkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather.
What is The Island rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Island?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5854.

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