The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island

He's getting the band back together.

2025•1h 40m•7.3/10

ComedyDramaMusic

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.3/10(183)

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

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Production

Baby Cow Productions, Moxie Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Tom Basden

Tom Basden

Herb McGwyer

Tim Key

Tim Key

Charles Heath

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

Nell Mortimer

Sian Clifford

Sian Clifford

Amanda

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Michael

Steve Marsh

Peter

Luka Downie

Marcus

Kerrie Thomason

Marie

Arron Long

Tour Guide (uncredited)

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