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The Island

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Skeptical journalist Blair Maynard (Michael Caine) is assigned to explore the area known as the Bermuda Triangle, where thousands of boats have disappeared in a three-year span. When he leaves the Florida coast with his adolescent son, Justin (Jeffrey Frank), their boat is shanghaied by a group of pirates led by the tyrannical John David Nau (David Warner). The pirates, who have lived undisturbed in the area for centuries, see father and son as new blood for their increasingly inbred clan.
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Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Aug 19, 2026
3/5
Michael Caine's disdain for what's happening here hardly feels confined to a script page or his fictional character. But for fans of fat-budget esoterica, "The Island" is sure to inspire bemused but satisfied smiles. Go to Full Review Martin Unsworth Starburst Sep 27, 2024
4/5
Opening with a shockingly gory slaughter, this adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel (who also provides the screenplay) is a rollicking modern pirate adventure that, while not wholly successful, stands the test of time... Go to Full Review Tony Crawley Starburst Jul 26, 2022
Once these piratical hordes enter the picture, Caine stops talking — and acting... The Island actually makes The Deep look good. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jan 17, 2013
1.5/4
[UPDATED 2026 4K + BLU-RAY REVIEW] Perhaps the biggest flaw is that these murderous pirates aren’t particularly frightening -- to riff from The Kentucky Fried Movie, they aren’t tough and ruthless so much as they’re rough and toothless. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Mar 9, 2008
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 23, 2005
2/5
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thiago S @Thiagostone May 17, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Jon M @RT73636363 Apr 22, 2026 Almost unwatchable. Michael Caine plays himself as usual the biggest surprise is Colin Jeavons playing a murderous pirate, miscasting of the highest order . See more Rob T. @RobTregs Nov 29, 2025 Unforgettable, all over the place movie that I saw at the drive-in in 1980. See more Jonathan O @RT41230270 Sep 28, 2021 The Island is a thrilling violent action movie. See more Aug 1, 2021 It's like a really cheesy episode of Star Trek the Original Series that just goes on & on. See more Feb 19, 2020 Excellent thriller with Caine in fine form (despite his stated dislike of the film). Director Michael Ritchie caught a lot of grief for the uneven quality and extreme tonal shifts, but this is a unique movie that defies logic. Scary and repulsive and worth a view. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Ritchie

Director

Michael Caine

Blair Maynard

David Warner

John David Nau

Angela Punch McGregor

Beth

Frank Middlemass

Windsor

Don Henderson

Rollo

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Synopsis Skeptical journalist Blair Maynard (Michael Caine) is assigned to explore the area known as the Bermuda Triangle, where thousands of boats have disappeared in a three-year span. When he leaves the Florida coast with his adolescent son, Justin (Jeffrey Frank), their boat is shanghaied by a group of pirates led by the tyrannical John David Nau (David Warner). The pirates, who have lived undisturbed in the area for centuries, see father and son as new blood for their increasingly inbred clan.
Director
Michael Ritchie
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 54m
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