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The Island 2005

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★ 6.7/10 · 5,933 votes PG-13 ActionThrillerScience Fiction Released
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What is The Island?

The Island is a 2005 film centered on the experiences of Lincoln Six-Echo, a resident living within a contained and seemingly utopian facility. Within this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln and his fellow inhabitants harbor the hope of being selected to travel to The Island.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
136 minutes
Release date
Jul 21, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
DreamWorks Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Parkes+MacDonald Production
Budget
$126,000,000
Revenue
$162,949,164
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

87 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential9.3/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Thriller #Science Fiction 🔥 Fan Favorite
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The Island is a 2005 film centered on the experiences of Lincoln Six-Echo, a resident living within a contained and seemingly utopian facility. Within this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln and his fellow inhabitants harbor the hope of being selected to travel to The Island. According to the information provided to the residents, this location serves as the final uncontaminated area remaining on the planet. However, the narrative shifts as Lincoln begins to uncover the truth regarding his surroundings. He eventually discovers that his entire existence and the nature of his environment are based on a lie. The film explores the circumstances of these individuals as they navigate the reality of their controlled world. By challenging the established narrative of their society, Lincoln Six-Echo confronts the deception governing his life. The story follows his realization that the utopian promise of The Island is not what it appears to be, leading to a fundamental shift in his understanding of the world he inhabits.

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Should you watch it?

“A resident of a contained facility discovers that his entire existence is a lie.”

Reasons to watch
  • features action and thriller elements
  • explores a science fiction premise
Keep in mind
  • the contained facility is not as utopian as it seems

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction action and thriller films.

This film carries a PG-13 rating.

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When was The Island released?

The film was released on 07/22/2005 in the US.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film spans action, thriller, and science fiction genres.

Who is the main character mentioned in the synopsis?

The main character is Lincoln Six-Echo, a resident of a contained facility in 2019.

What is The Island?

The Island is reportedly the last uncontaminated location on the planet that inhabitants hope to be chosen to visit.

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