The Man on the Island(2020)
The story of one man, and one tiny island
The Man on the Island Synopsis
Documentary The Man on the Island is a character study of Colin McLaren, a highly quotable 77-year-old who in the 1970s moved to Rakino, a tiny island in the Hauraki Gulf. McLaren opens up to director (and sometime neighbour) Simon Mark-Brown about his life and inspirations — plus his decision to live off the grid, only venturing back to Auckland to replenish vital supplies. Mark-Brown partially shot the documentary during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, and its theme of self-isolation is especially resonant in pandemic times. Mark-Brown's CV includes feature The Catch and wine documentary A Seat at the Table.
The Man on the Island (2020) is a documentary film directed by Simon Mark-Brown, released on November 22, 2020. It stars Colin McLaren.
- Director:
- Simon Mark-Brown
- Writers:
- Simon Mark-Brown
- Producers:
- Simon Mark-Brown
- Production:
- Republic Films
- Status:
- Released
The Man on the Island (2020) Trailer
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The Man on the Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Simon Mark-Brown, written by Simon Mark-Brown, produced by Simon Mark-Brown.
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The Man on the Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man on the Island online?
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The Man on the Island (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man on the Island?
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The main cast of The Man on the Island (2020) includes Colin McLaren. The film was directed by Simon Mark-Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man on the Island released?
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The Man on the Island was released on November 22, 2020.
Is there a trailer for The Man on the Island?
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Yes. The official The Man on the Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.