The Ballad Of Wallis Island12A

Directed by James Griffiths | UK | 2025 | 1h 40m | Starring Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Sian Clifford

A reclusive lottery winner dreams of reuniting his favourite band (and former lovers) for a one-night-only performance on his remote island home. But when they arrive, old wounds begin to resurface. Based on the BAFTA-winning short film, this bittersweet British comedy stars Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, and Tom Basden in a story of nostalgia, longing, and the love of music.

Reviews

‘A bracing, windswept delight.’
★★★★
Philip De Semlyen, Time Out

‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island is a big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it’s the low-(Tim)-key crowd-pleaser of the year so far.’
★★★★
Ian Freer, Empire Magazine

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