‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Sings Out on Peacock, Blu-ray June 6
The lively comedy originally arrived on premium VOD and sales on May 6
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.
Directed by: James Griffiths
Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Steve Marsh
Written by: Tom Basden, Tim Key
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 99 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Streaming: May 6
Theatrical Release: April 18, 2025
US & Canada Boxoffice: $1,579,795
Worldwide: $1,579,795
Country: UK
Studio: Universal
Website: https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-ballad-of-wallis-island
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, Mortimer-McGwyer (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.
