The Ballad of Wallis Island(2025)
He's getting the band back together.
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
Movie: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Top 9 Billed Cast
Herb McGwyer
Charles Heath
Nell Mortimer
Amanda
Michael
Video Trailer The Ballad of Wallis Island
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Trailer 2
"Anecdotes" Official Clip
"Give Me Your Love To Me" Official Clip
"Our Love" Official Clip
"The Shop" Official Clip
"The Venue" Official Clip
"There Goes The Sun" Official Clip
“You’re Boiling My Phone”
Herb McGwyer Arrives At Wallis Island
All 12 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer 2 - Trailer
"Anecdotes" Official Clip - Clip
"Give Me Your Love To Me" Official Clip - Clip
"Our Love" Official Clip - Clip
"The Shop" Official Clip - Clip
"The Venue" Official Clip - Clip
"There Goes The Sun" Official Clip - Clip
“You’re Boiling My Phone” - Clip
Herb McGwyer Arrives At Wallis Island - Clip
Striking the Right Note: Director James Griffiths on Balancing Humor in Film - 60 Second Film School - Behind the Scenes
The Ballad of Wallis Island Does SXSW - Featurette
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