Official movie poster for The Island (2006), a drama comedy film

The Island(2006)

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7.0(172)1h 52m2006-11-23
DramaComedy

The Island Synopsis

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.

The Island (2006) is a drama and comedy film directed by Pavel Lungin, released on November 23, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Pyotr Mamonov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Yuriy Kuznetsov and Dmitriy Dyuzhev. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 172 ratings.

Director:
Pavel Lungin
Writers:
Pavel Lungin, Dmitry Sobolev
Producers:
Sergey Shumakov, Olga Vasilyeva, Pavel Lungin
Cinematographer:
Andrei Zhegalov
Production:
Pavel Lungin Studio
Revenue:
$3,557,508
Status:
Released

The Island (2006) Trailer

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The Island Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Pavel Lungin, written by Pavel Lungin and Dmitry Sobolev, produced by Sergey Shumakov, Olga Vasilyeva and Pavel Lungin.

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The Island Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 172 ratings.

CRCulver

5/10

The 2006 film <i>Ostrov</i> (The Island) is a story of religious faith in the bleak Russian north. As the film opens, it is 1942 and the young Russian sailor Anatoly is forced by the Germans to shoot his captain Tikhon. Left for dead, Anatoly washes up on the shore of an island where a monastery is located. He spends the next three decades among the monks trying to atone for the killing of his friend and shipmate.…

Reviewed on September 5, 2018

pancine

7/10

Beautiful,bleak location. Excellent cinematography and direction highlights this story of guilt and redemption. Some find it in helping others selflessly. Or devotion to one's higher power. The prayer scenes may have been a bit too long or frequent but overall a good film,story and visual feast.

Reviewed on February 10, 2019

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The Island – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Island online?

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The Island (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Island?

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The main cast of The Island (2006) includes Pyotr Mamonov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Dmitriy Dyuzhev and Viktoriya Isakova. The film was directed by Pavel Lungin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Island released?

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The Island was released on November 23, 2006 and runs for 1h 52m.

Is The Island worth watching?

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The Island (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 172 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Island?

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Yes. The official The Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.