The Incomer
“Welcome to Auk Isle. Population: one too many.”
Synopsis
On an Orkney isle, two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded "incomers". Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-14
Top Cast
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Domhnall Gleeson
Daniel
Gayle Rankin
Isla
Grant O'Rourke
Sandy
Emun Elliott
Calum
Michelle Gomez
Roz
John Hannah
Fin Man / Father
Adam McNamara
Tam
Neil Bratchpiece
Gav
Paddy Kondracki
Bob
Annabella Forbes
Susie
Vanessa Donovan
Ginny
Natasha Reid
Tanya
Dave Flanagan
Sheriff Officer 1
Paul Casteldine
Sheriff Officer 2
Charlene Hewitt
Sheriff Officer 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Paxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Paxton
- Original Score
- Tom Kingston
- Original Title
- The Incomer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Screen Scotland, Little Walnut Productions, Day Zero Productions, Head Gear Films, Inevitable Pictures, Keeper Pictures, Metrol Technology, Pilea Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Paxton
Louis Paxton
Tom Kingston
Pat Golan
Brian Philip Davis
Shirley O'Connor, Emily Gotto, Mia Bays, Kieran Hannigan, Steven Little
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Paxton
Director
Louis Paxton
Writer
Brian Philip Davis
Editor
Shirley O'Connor
Producer
Emily Gotto
Producer
Pat Golan
Director of Photography
Tom Kingston
Original Music Composer
Arthur de Borman
Production Design
Kezia Eales
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incomer
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What is The Incomer about?
On an Orkney isle, two siblings survive by hunting seabirds, retelling the stories of their ancestors, and defending the isle from dreaded "incomers". Their world is upended with the arrival of an awkward council worker who has come to uproot them from their homeland.
Who directed The Incomer?
The Incomer was directed by Louis Paxton.
Who stars in The Incomer?
The principal cast of The Incomer includes Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez.
When was The Incomer released and how long is it?
The Incomer was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Incomer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Incomer was composed by Tom Kingston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Incomer?
The Incomer holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).