The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island is a 2025 British comedy film directed by James Griffiths, produced by Rupert Majendie, and starring Tim Key, Tom Basden, and Carey Mulligan.

Charles (Tim Key) is 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.

[5] Focus Features subsequently acquired worldwide rights to the project, which was later retitled The Ballad of Wallis Island, with Universal Pictures handling the international release on its behalf.

[7][8][9] The Ballad of Wallis Island premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025, followed by a limited theatrical release in the United States on March 28, 2025.