He's getting the band back together.
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) is a comedy, drama and music film directed by James Griffiths, released on March 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan and Sian Clifford. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 218 ratings.
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Tom Basden
as Herb McGwyer
Tim Key
as Charles Heath
Carey Mulligan
as Nell Mortimer
Sian Clifford
as Amanda
Akemnji Ndifornyen
as Michael
Steve Marsh
as Peter
Luka Downie
as Marcus
Kerrie Thomason
as Marie
Arron Long
as Tour Guide (uncredited)
Directed by James Griffiths, written by Tom Basden and Tim Key, produced by Rupert Majendie.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 218 ratings.
Recapturing the past may be an enticing, seductive prospect, especially when it involves revisiting pleasant memories of days gone by. But is it realistically achievable or just wishful thinking? That’s a question posed on multiple levels in the second theatrical feature from director James Griffiths. When Charles Heath (Tim Key), a wealthy, eccentric but lonely lottery winner living by himself on a remote North…
Reviewed on April 10, 2025
“Charlie” (Tim Key) lives in a big house on a small island eagerly anticipating the arrival of his musical hero. That would be “Herb” (Tom Basden) a folk musician whose career has seen better days. To say that the host is effusive and nervous would be understatements as the arrival on the local boat - and short walk through the chilly waters sets an unimpressive and disapproving scene for the musician. Quite…
Reviewed on May 29, 2025
**THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND** is a touching reminder that an appreciation of a moment in the present will one day make for a less painful journey into the past. Enigmatic and eccentric lottery winner Charles Heath (played by Tim Key) shells out a stupefying amount of cash to bring his favorite folk duo back together for one last concert at his home on a remote Welsh island. As Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden) arrives,…
Reviewed on July 29, 2026
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The main cast of The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) includes Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford and Akemnji Ndifornyen. The film was directed by James Griffiths. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Ballad of Wallis Island was released on March 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 218 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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