

Dark Lies the Island
2019, English. Directed by Ian Fitzgibbon.
Family feuds are a killer.
A long standing family feud rocks a small town that comes to a head when the Patriarch of the ruling family decides to upend the status quo. Married to a much younger woman who calls him Daddy, she loves his power but is still in love with her first love, Doggy who is Daddy’s estranged son! Doggy is a criminal running various shady businesses with his dimwit brother, Martin when a mysterious newcomer Richie arrives in town to shake things up. Now watch the fireworks start in this Fargo-esque delight!
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 February 2019
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Kevin Barry
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What Dark Lies the Island is based on
Dark Lies the Island is based on Dark Lies the Island (2012) by Kevin Barry.
2012
Dark Lies the Island
By Kevin Barry
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How long is Dark Lies the Island?
Dark Lies the Island runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Dark Lies the Island on?
Dark Lies the Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dark Lies the Island?
If you liked Dark Lies the Island, try Walking Tall: Lone Justice, Stretch, One Night in Bangkok.
Who directed Dark Lies the Island?
Dark Lies the Island (2019) was directed by Ian Fitzgibbon and stars Charlie Murphy, Pat Shortt, Peter Coonan.
What is Dark Lies the Island based on?
Dark Lies the Island is based on Dark Lies the Island (2012) by Kevin Barry.