The Island (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, The Island is a drama film directed by Pavel Lungin, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Island stars Pyotr Mamonov as Father Anatoli, Viktor Sukhorukov as Father Filaret, Yuriy Kuznetsov as Tikhon Petrovich, admiral and Dmitriy Dyuzhev as Father Iov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Island (2006)?
- In US, The Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Island worth watching?
- The Island holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Pyotr Mamonov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Dmitriy Dyuzhev and Viktoriya Isakova.
- When was The Island released?
- The Island was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.