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Ballad of Wallis Island, The (2025)

(L to R) Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer, Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tim Key as Charles in director James Griffiths' THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

Title: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: James Griffiths
Written by: Tom Basden and Tim Key
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, and Akemnji Ndifornyen
Release Date: 4/18/2025
Running Time: 99 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy 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.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: During the credits we hear Tom Basden (Herb McGwyer from the film) sing “The Ballad of Wallis Island”. At the end he says “Alright. Got that one. Let’s do something else.”

Special thanks to Michael, Frank, and Tony for this submission

Where to watch:


Cuban Fury (2014)*

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TITLE: Cuban Fury

RELEASE DATE: 4/11/2014

RATING: R

Beneath Bruce Garrett’s under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire.

What did you think of this film?


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During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see newspaper clippings and pictures of the main characters, telling what happened to each after the dance contest.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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