Ballad of Wallis Island: Opening night film.

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Review

The Ballad of Wallis Island review – funny, melancholy yarn of a folk duo reunited by oddball superfan.

4 STARS ****

Tim Key bring his trademark pleasant awkwardness to the lottery winning ( twice!) island-owner who pays Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan to come and play for him.

Rain, cardigans and puns: a melancholic romcom set on a windswept island hints at a relatable British identity.

Event information and tickets :

Date: Wednesday, 18th November 2026
Time: 7.30pm 
Venue: Scott cinema, Exmouth
Certificate: 12A
Duration: 100mins

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About the film

He’s getting the band back together. BAFTA Nominated and official selection at the  Sundance Film Festival, THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND stars Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden and Tim Key. The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.