Release Date
April 11, 2025
Digital Date
May 6, 2025
DVD Release Date
June 6, 2025 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
James Griffiths
Writer
Tom Basden, Tim Key
Cast
Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen
Studio
Running Time
100 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some language and smoking
What is The Ballad of Willis Island about?
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
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In the absolutely delightful The Ballad of Wallis Island, a serious musician discovers he’s giving a concert for one on a remote island–and his former partner and girlfriend will be there too. Funny, moving, and downright quaint in all the right ways, this composition will appeal to anyone who has a funny bone or a heart.
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