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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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The Incomer

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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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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Sep 8, 2026
It occasionally veers a little too close to handwoven whimsy territory, but this droll first feature from Scottish writer and director Louis Paxton, is an intriguingly oddball proposition. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell Time Out Aug 27, 2026
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, 2026
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 Jack Martin Film Feeder Sep 6, 2026
3.5/5
The Incomer is a charming and often very funny ode to eccentricity that isn’t always tonally consistent, but still manages to win you over with its oddball heart and finely tuned comedic performances. Go to Full Review Rebecca Johnson Movie Marker Sep 4, 2026
4/5
Wonderfully weird, with humorous dialogue, strong performances and a surprising amount of heart, The Incomer is a quirky and funny delight, with beautiful Scottish landscapes to match. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison The List Sep 3, 2026
4/5
...this warm-hearted comedy skewers Scottish bureaucracy and insularity while finding tenderness in its oddball characters... 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
Emily Gotto, Shirley O'Connor
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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