Cranialrock
6/10good movie but this is not a thriller it is a drama
Reviewed on September 6, 2025
Islands(2025)
6.1(55)2h 3m2025-05-08
ThrillerDramaCrime
Islands Synopsis
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.
Islands (2025) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jan Ole Gerster, released on May 8, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, Jack Farthing and Dylan Torrell. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan Ole Gerster
- Writers:
- Jan Ole Gerster, Lawrie Doran, Blaž Kutin
- Producers:
- Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Sarmiento G.
- Composer:
- Dascha Dauenhauer
- Production:
- Leonine Studios, Augenschein Filmproduktion, Schiwago Film, Protagonist Pictures, Greenwich Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Islands (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Islands before you stream it.
Islands Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Islands.
Islands | Official Trailer
Trailer
UK & Ireland Trailer
Trailer
Tennis lesson
Clip
Mark Kermode reviews Islands (2025) | BFI Player
Featurette
Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, Jack Farthing and Jan Ole Gerster on Islands | BFI Q&A
Featurette
Islands Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Riley
as Tom
Stacy Martin
as Anne
Jack Farthing
as Dave
Dylan Torrell
as Anton
Agnes Lindström Bolmgren
as Janis
Bruna Cusí
as María
Pep Ambròs
as Jorge
Fatima Adoum
as Amina
Maya Unger
as Pauline
Ahmed Boulane
as The Farmer
- Fernando Navas
Fernando Navas
as Beachcomber
Key crew
Directed by Jan Ole Gerster, written by Jan Ole Gerster, Lawrie Doran and Blaž Kutin, produced by Jonas Katzenstein and Maximilian Leo.
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Islands Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 55 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10“Tom” (Sam Reilly) is the stereotypical handsome tennis coach who spends his time at his Spanish resort teaching the well-heeled children of the tourists during the day and then boozing and womanising of the evening. Then he is asked to teach “Anton” (Dylan Torrell) by his mum “Anne” (Stacy Martin) and then introduced to her husband “Dave” (Jack Farthing) who seem inclined to befriend him. They dine with him and…
Reviewed on November 8, 2025
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Islands – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Islands online?
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Islands (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Islands?
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The main cast of Islands (2025) includes Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, Jack Farthing, Dylan Torrell and Agnes Lindström Bolmgren. The film was directed by Jan Ole Gerster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Islands released?
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Islands was released on May 8, 2025 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Islands worth watching?
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Islands (2025) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Islands?
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Yes. The official Islands trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.