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Islander

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Angry that outsiders are depleting the locals' traps, a Maine lobsterman (Thomas Hildreth) takes matters into his own hands.

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Ted Fry Seattle Times 03/30/2007
3/4
A noble entry into the real world of timeless and truly independent American cinema. Go to Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post 03/29/2007
Unfortunately, the storyfollows too uninvolving a course to make the movie as powerful as it could have been. But that shouldn't stop audiences drawing satisfaction from its textures. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Boston Globe 03/09/2007
3.5/4
A small, plaintive, modestly made film about how one bad decision can wreck a life. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/29/2007
B
The simple images and unobtrusive style have an authenticity that overcomes the rougher performances and folksy fringes of the drama... Go to Full Review Laura Kelly South Florida Sun-Sentinel 03/22/2007
2/4
The Islander places its generic, troubled-guy plot within a small lobstering community on an island off the coast of Maine. Go to Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews 03/08/2007
B-
Islander is a well crafted film that has a lot of heart and soul. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/09/2011 Great story set around small island life, close communities, the need to fight for survival, and forgiveness. Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the raw filming, natural. See more 09/12/2010 I was amazed at this little find...I was browsing the shelves at the local library and this DVD caught my eye. At first glance, it wouldn't have been a movie that I'd have put on my list of things to watch, but I'm glad I took the time to find it. The scenery and cinematography was beautiful. The movie and the storyline was heartbreaking and has a sad undertone to it, but it was worth it. So, read the film info and check it out for yourself. Personally, I liked it more than I thought I would... See more 10/11/2009 The film starts out very promising, but about halfway through it gets bogged down a bit and is a little too slow moving. It is well acted by all, well photographed as well. It?s a good story, it?s just not that exciting. See more 10/11/2009 The film starts out very promising, but about halfway through it gets bogged down a bit and is a little too slow moving. It is well acted by all, well photographed as well. It’s a good story, it’s just not that exciting. See more 04/04/2009 Some people need anger mangement and he did for sure. I changed the lives of many but his little girl hurt the worst. See more 04/03/2009 He learns anger management the hard way. See more Read all reviews
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Ian McCrudden

Director

Tom Hildreth

Eben Cole

Amy Jo Johnson

Cheryl

Mark Kiely

Jimmy

Philip Baker Hall

Popper

Emma Ford

Sara
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Movie Info

Synopsis Angry that outsiders are depleting the locals' traps, a Maine lobsterman (Thomas Hildreth) takes matters into his own hands.
Director
Ian McCrudden
Screenwriter
Ian McCrudden, Tom Hildreth
Rating
R (Brief Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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