The Ballad of Wallis Island

Mar 28, 2025

1h 40m

★ 7.3

He's getting the band back together.

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Music

Production Companies

Baby Cow Productions

Moxie Pictures

The Ballad of Wallis Island Trailers

Cast

Herb McGwyer

Tom Basden

Charles Heath

Tim Key

Nell Mortimer

Carey Mulligan

Amanda

Sian Clifford

Michael

Akemnji Ndifornyen

Peter

Steve Marsh

Marcus

Luka Downie

Marie

Kerrie Thomason

Tour Guide (uncredited)

Arron Long

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