Contender: The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)

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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 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 78

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

Rating: 44 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: TBD

IMDb Rating: 7.3

Box Office Tally: $1,607,835

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 11.8 out of 15

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