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At first glance, the plot of “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” one of the most joyous surprises at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, looks like that of a sub-standard rom-com. But this ...

The Ballad of Wallis Island is not streaming on Netflix or HBO’s Max, and likely will not be on Netflix or Max any time soon, due to the fact that the film is a Focus Features release.Focus ...

The Ballad Of Wallis Island opens like a horror movie, but it disarms with wonderful sweetness and an affecting message about closure. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu.

The Ballad of Wallis Island features a finely tuned comedy duo. Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, and Tim Key sit on a beach in "The Ballad of Wallis Island." Credit: Alistair Heap/Focus Features.

Herb McGwyer is a bit of a folk legend, as he'd be happy to tell anyone who asks at the outset of the melancholy charmer The Ballad of Wallis Island.. So what's he doing on a tiny boat, headed for ...

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” resembles a band that continues playing despite the fact that their instruments are clearly out of tune. It’s a film that keeps plowing ahead despite exhausting ...

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” is the kind movie that makes it all look so easy — filmmaking, performance, mood, chemistry.