The Island Movie (2006): Where to watch and stream online

The Island

2006, Movie, 1h 52min

Somewhere in Northern Russia in a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives an unusual man whose bizarre conduct confuses his fellow monks, while others who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future.

Country: Russia

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Critic David Parkinson

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...a compelling study of the clash between individual faith and institutionalised religion...

Read full review at Empire

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A guilt-ridden former sailor turned monk, Anatoly, lives a solitary life on a remote island, where he is believed to possess the powers of healing and prophecy. Despite his attempts to keep a low profile, people come seeking his help, including a possessed young woman brought by her father, an admiral. As Anatoly's past and present collide, he struggles to come to terms with his past mistakes and find redemption.

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You can stream The Island on: Amazon Store

What movies are similar to The Island? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Island include In Bruges, The Terminal, He's Just Not That Into You, After the Sunset, Uptown Girls, Lost in Translation.

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The Island was released in theaters on January 19, 2007.