The Ballad of Wallis Island | © Focus Features
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The Ballad of Wallis Island

    Feature Film | 2024 | Comedy, Drama, Romantic comedy | United Kingdom

    Main data

    DirectorJames Griffiths
    Written byTom Basden, Tim Key
    ProductionBaby Cow Productions [uk], BBC Studios Productions [uk], Moxie Pictures [us]
    DistributorFocus Features [us], Universal Pictures International Germany GmbH [de]

    Project data

    Length of movie1h 40min

    Trailers/Videos

    • Youtube (German)

    Posters

    • Spanish
    • German

    Cast

    ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
    Tim KeyCharles Heath [L]
    Tom BasdenHerb McGwyer [L]
    Steve MarshPeter [L]
    Sian CliffordAmanda [L]
    Luka DownieMarcus [L]
    Carey MulliganNell Mortimer [L]
    Akemnji NdifornyenMichael [L]
    Kerrie ThomasonMarie [L]
    Arron LongTour guide [SR]

    Crew

    ActivityNameComment
    Director of photographyMagni Agustsson
    Casting directorCatherine Willis
    Costume designerGabriela Yiaxis
    DirectorJames Griffiths
    EditorQuin Williams
    Makeup artist / hair stylistAmy Carter Mason
    ComposerAdem Ilhan
    ProducerRupert Majendie
    Production designerAlexandra Toomey
    Set decoratorEliora Darmon
    ScreenwriterTim Key
    ScreenwriterTom Basden

    Production companies

    CompanyComment
    Baby Cow Productions [uk]
    BBC Studios Productions [uk]
    Moxie Pictures [us]

    Distribution / Sales companies

    CompanyComment
    Focus Features [us]
    USA (theatrical)    		USA (theatrical)
    Universal Pictures International Germany GmbH [de]
    Germany (theatrical)    		Germany (theatrical)

    Festivals

    YearCountryFestivalComment
    2025GermanyFilmfest München
    Opening film    		Opening film
    2025USASundance Film Festival
    2025USASouth by Southwest (SXSW)
    2025AustraliaSydney Film Festival

    Cinema releases and premieres

    TypeCountryDateComment
    Theatre releaseGermanyThursday, 10/07/2025