James Griffiths’ comedy-drama with songs stirs up the troubled romantic past of a once-popular Brit folk-rock duo, their awkward reunion engineered by an oddball superfan.

The team from 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' discussed the fine line they had to walk in making the main character bearable.

Film wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, which comes to a close Sunday in Park ...

Director James Griffiths and actors/writers Tim Key and Tom Basden always meant to turn their 2007 short film "The One and ...

This sublime and human comedy, starring Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden and the wonderful Tim Key, is anything but kooky or ...

I’d like to put the Smiths back together,” Basden said. “They certainly wouldn’t do anything together again.” Yeah, those ...

Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan are a disarmingly delightful trio in a quirky and music-filled comedy set on ...

Review: Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden), a songwriter who found fame as part of the folk duo McGwyer Mortimer, sits in a boat ...

The Ballad of Wallis Island is quaint but unexpectedly moving in its slightness, with great performances and a script that is both hilarious and emotional.

The snap, crackle and pop of vinyl marks the start of The Ballad of Wallis Island, a music-themed rom-com that’s ...

Taskmaster star Tim Key's new British comedy The Ballad of Wallis Island has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating.

Photos from the Sundance Film Festival 2025, the premieres of 'Atropia' & 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' on Day 3.