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The Island
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Michael Bay. With Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Island.
MoviHero lists July 21, 2005 as the release date for The Island. Michael Bay is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ewan McGregor as Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln, Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan, Djimon Hounsou as Albert Laurent, Sean Bean as Dr. Bernard Merrick. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 21, 2005
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorMichael Bay
CastEwan McGregor as Lincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln, Scarlett Johansson as Jordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan, Djimon Hounsou as Albert Laurent, Sean Bean as Dr. Bernard Merrick
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Island right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Island runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 6,174 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Island
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend.”
Viewer reaction
“Lincoln Six Echo and the Utopian Redemption. Lincoln Six Echo is having vivid dreams about a past existence, here in this Utopian world he lives…”
Viewer reaction
“I have watched this movie soooo many times already and I am still not tired of it.”
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Viewer reaction
“With the right expectations, The Island is a fun action-packed sci-fi flick that is every bit Michael Bay and explosion filled as it should be.”
Viewer reaction
“It's not bad for a movie that should have been made in the 1970s, and if it had the ending would be have been bleaker…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I just want to live. I don't care how.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Michael BayDirector
Ewan McGregorLincoln Six Echo / Tom Lincoln
Scarlett JohanssonJordan Two Delta / Sarah Jordan
Djimon HounsouAlbert Laurent
Sean BeanDr. Bernard Merrick
Steve BuscemiJames 'Mac' McCord
Michael Clarke DuncanStarkweather Two Delta / Jamal Starkweather
Ethan PhillipsJones Three Echo
Brian StepanekGandu Three Echo
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLincoln Six EchoLincoln Six Echo in The Island (2005), played by Ewan McGregor.Open character guide otherJordan Two DeltaJordan Two Delta in The Island (2005), played by Scarlett Johansson.Open character guide otherAlbert LaurentAlbert Laurent in The Island (2005), played by Djimon Hounsou.Open character guide
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