Small Island(2009)
War, romance, infidelity and social unrest.
Small Island Synopsis
Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
Small Island (2009) is a drama series that premiered on December 6, 2009, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars David Oyelowo, Ashley Walters, Benedict Cumberbatch and Naomie Harris. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2009-12-06
- Last aired:
- 2009-12-13
- Producers:
- Rebecca Eaton, Paula Milne, Lucy Richer
Small Island (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Small Island before you start streaming.
Small Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Oyelowo
as Gilbert
Ashley Walters
as Michael
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Bernard
Naomie Harris
as Hortense
Ruth Wilson
as Queenie
Shaun Parkes
as Winston
Hugh Quarshie
as Narrator
Roger Sloman
as Mr. Todd
Key crew
Executive produced by Rebecca Eaton, Paula Milne and Lucy Richer.
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Small Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Small Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Small Island?
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Small Island (2009) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Small Island are there?
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Small Island has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 6, 2009.
Is Small Island still running?
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No. Small Island is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 13, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Small Island?
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Small Island (2009) stars David Oyelowo, Ashley Walters, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris and Ruth Wilson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Small Island any good?
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Small Island (2009) is rated 6.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Small Island trailer?
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The official Small Island trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.