Plot — What is The Island about?

In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet. But Lincoln soon discovers that everything about his existence is a lie.

Top Cast & Director

Directed by: Michael Bay

Ewan McGregorScarlett JohanssonDjimon HounsouSean BeanSteve BuscemiMichael Clarke DuncanEthan PhillipsBrian StepanekNoa TishbySiobhan Flynn

▶ The Island — Official Trailer

Streaming Availability

You can currently stream The Island on:

Netflix

Quick Facts

TypeMovie
Released2005
GenreAction, Thriller, Science Fiction
LanguageEnglish
Runtime136 min
Audience Score67% (6.7/10, 6,086 votes)

The Island — FAQ

Is The Island worth watching? The Island holds a 6.7/10 rating from 6,086 viewers. In 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly "Utopian" but contained facility. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully-controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to The Island — reportedly t

Who directed The Island? Directed by Michael Bay.

Who is in the cast of The Island? It stars Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Steve Buscemi, Michael Clarke Duncan and more.

Where can I stream The Island? You can stream The Island on Netflix. Availability may vary by region.

When did The Island release? It released in 2005.

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