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The Incomer

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On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.
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Critics Consensus

The Incomer's inviting performances and quirky edge make it a refreshingly good-natured character study of human connection.

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Louis Paxton

Director

Domhnall Gleeson

Daniel

Gayle Rankin

Isla

Grant O'Rourke

Sandy

Emun Elliott

Calum

Michelle Gomez

Roz

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Stephen A. Russell Time Out 1d
Closer in spirit to the ruggedly romantic Wicker than the sacrificial scares of The Wicker Man, The Incomer is a delightfully dotty film that adds a twist of Yorgos Lanthimos to its Celtic spirit. Go to Full Review Justin Clark Slant Magazine Jul 14
3/4
The Incomer is about being isolated for so long that you forget how to want things, to the point that when desire actually shows itself, it can’t help but manifest malformed. Go to Full Review Matt Donato TheWrap Feb 8
7/10
It’s an easy, breezy character study with fantastical flourishes, but the focus always remains on inviting performances. Go to Full Review Alistair Harkness Scotsman Aug 18
4/5
...the film’s at its funniest during [Isla and Daniel's] bonding sessions... Go to Full Review Dallas King Flick Feast Aug 14
3/5
Strong performances and shifting dynamics between this Odd Throuple keep the story engaging. Go to Full Review Nicole Ackman Common Thread May 26
3/5
...it’s one of the best examples I’ve seen recently of a film that takes the audience by surprise with its zaniness without losing or even diluting the message it’s trying to convey. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.
Director
Louis Paxton
Producer
Shirley O'Connor, Emily Gotto
Screenwriter
Louis Paxton
Distributor
Sumerian Pictures
Production Co
Little Walnut Productions, Metrol Technology, Screen Scotland, Pilea Pictures, Head Gear Films, Keeper Pictures, British Film Institute, Inevitable Pictures , Day Zero Productions
Rating
R (Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m
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