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The Ballad of Wallis Island was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Limited
Contender Factor: 76.2 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: James Griffiths
Writers: Tom Basden, Tim Key
Stars: Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Carey Mulligan
Techs: Quin Williams (Ed); G. Magni Ágústsson (Ci); Adem Ilhan (Mu)
Distributor: Focus
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Mulligan (3:0 – 2009-2023)
Rating: 5.5 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Length: 1h 39
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 8.2 out of 10
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Sundance (25)
Release Date: Apr. 18, 2025
Rating: 6.8 out of 15
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 93%
CinemaScore: TBD
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Box Office Tally: $1,607,835
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 11.8 out of 15
