Islands
Synopsis
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.
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Islands | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Ole Gerster
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Ole Gerster, Blaž Kutin, Lawrie Doran
- Original Score
- Dascha Dauenhauer
- Original Title
- Islands
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Leonine Studios, Augenschein Filmproduktion, Schiwago Film, Protagonist Pictures, Greenwich Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Ole Gerster
Jan Ole Gerster, Blaž Kutin, Lawrie Doran
Dascha Dauenhauer
Juan Sarmiento G.
Matthew Newman, Antje Zynga
Jonathan Saubach, Simon B. Stein, Klaus Dohle, Adrià Monés, Charles Collier
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Ole Gerster
Writer
Blaž Kutin
Writer
Jan Ole Gerster
Director
Lawrie Doran
Writer
Matthew Newman
Editor
Antje Zynga
Editor
Cora Pratz
Production Design
Juan Sarmiento G.
Director of Photography
Jonas Katzenstein
Producer
Maximilian Leo
Producer
Dascha Dauenhauer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Islands
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What is Islands about?
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.
Who directed Islands?
Islands was directed by Jan Ole Gerster.
Who stars in Islands?
The principal cast of Islands includes Sam Riley, Stacy Martin, Jack Farthing, Dylan Torrell, Agnes Lindström Bolmgren.
When was Islands released and how long is it?
Islands was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Islands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Islands was composed by Dascha Dauenhauer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Islands?
Islands holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).