Synopsis
After a tragic accident at sea, Eben Cole loses his family, friends and stature in his island fishing community. He returns to the island an outcast but determined to win back the way of life he fought so hard to protect. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maine coast, Islander captures the grit and integrity of this hard working community and celebrates man's unerring need for redemption.
Scores
Overall Score
33.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.2%
Review Aggregate
79.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize realistic, character-driven, stylized. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
realisticcharacter-drivenstylizedgrittyemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hildreth | 2007 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Amy Jo Johnson | 2007 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Mark Kiely | 2007 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Larry Pine | 2007 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| James Parks | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ron Canada | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Judy Prescott | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Philip Baker Hall | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score80.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes305
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $102,737 | $155,468 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $102,737 | $155,468 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $51,368 | $77,734 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $258,000 | $390,423 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $96,000 | $145,274 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $4,433,000 | $6,708,307 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $9,960,000 | $15,072,128 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $51,368 | $77,734 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $14,849,737 | $22,471,599 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $250,000 (est) | $378,316 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $82,000 (est) | $124,088 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $594,000 | $898,880 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $1,072,000 | $1,622,221 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $50,000 | $75,663 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $2,048,000 | $3,099,168 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $12,801,737 | $19,372,431 |
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