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Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

...is warm, perceptive and quietly life-affirming. For, if this jaded muso and sad-sack fanboy can evolve and grow, there’s hope for everyone.

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Cast & Crew

James Griffiths
Director
Carey Mulligan
As Nell Mortimer
Tim Key
As Charles Heath
Tim Key
Writer
Tom Basden
As Herb McGwyer
Tom Basden
Writer
Sian Clifford
As Amanda
Akemnji Ndifornyen
As Michael

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What is The Ballad of Wallis Island about? Toggle content

On a secluded island, Charles, an eccentric lottery winner, dreams of hosting a private concert featuring his favorite musicians. He invites the legendary duo, Mortimer and McGwyer, unaware of their complicated past and lingering emotions. As stormy weather traps them together, old tensions begin to surface among the group. Amidst the chaos and laughter, Charles desperately tries to keep his dream alive while navigating the intricate dynamics of love and rivalry. This enchanting mix of drama, comedy, romance, and music explores the intersections of dreams and reality on Wallis Island.

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The Ballad of Wallis Island was released in theaters on August 28, 2025.