The Ballad of Wallis Island
Book Now(12A) Dir: James Griffiths | UK | 2025 | 100 mins
Cast | Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden
Carey Mulligan stars alongside comedian collaborators Tim Key and Tom Basden in this whimsical, big-hearted comedy, winner of Best British Independent Film at the recent BIFAs.
He’s getting the band back together! Oddball gazillionaire Charles (Key) lives alone on a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he dreams of bringing his favourite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Mulligan and Basden) together again. His fantasy becomes reality when the estranged bandmates and former lovers unwittingly accept his invitation to reunite and play a private show on the island, but they’re trapped there when a storm sets in. Old tensions resurface as Charles desperately – and hilariously – tries to salvage his dream gig. Funny, soulful and disarming, The Ballad of Wallis Island is soundtracked with folk music written by Basden and beautifully performed by him and Mulligan.
“A big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie” ★★★★ Empire