The Island

The Island

Directed by Pavel Lungin

Produced by Pavel Lungin Studio

2006112 min7.0 / 10

A contemplative, spiritually rich portrait of an enigmatic holy man whose miracles and strange wisdom challenge the faith and understanding of those around him.

Somewhere in Northern Russia in a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives an unusual man whose bizarre conduct confuses his fellow monks, while others who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Island end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Island violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Island easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Island scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Island sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Island

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Island

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Island, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Island, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Island, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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