The Island (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The Island is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Huang Bo, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. A cataclysmic event causes a man, who dreams of winning the lottery, to become stranded on an island with his co-workers.
Who’s in it. The Island stars Huang Bo as Ma Jin, Shu Qi as Shanshan, Baoqiang Wang as Xiao Wang and Zhang Yixing as Xiao Xing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Island (2018)?
- In US, The Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Island?
- The Island stars Huang Bo, Shu Qi, Baoqiang Wang, Zhang Yixing and Yu Hewei.