The Incomer

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On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.

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The Incomer's inviting performances and quirky edge make it a refreshingly good-natured character study of human connection.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Sep 26, 2026

All in all, it’s light, fun, and always watchable, thanks to the crackling chemistry among the leads and the magnificent scenery.

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Monica Castillo

AV Club

Sep 24, 2026

C+

Those able to march to The Incomer‘s eccentric beat will find plenty of light, odd comedy, even when the culture clash gets heated.

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

Sep 24, 2026

Gleeson, Rankin and O’Rourke all have screen presence to burn. And as it goes with more than a few movies set in Scotland, the scenery is gorgeous even when other elements feel strained.

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Selina Lee

In Review Online

Oct 3, 2026

With its black-and-white animated interludes and elements of Scottish folklore...The Incomer is infused with an appealing homespun quirkiness.

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

Oct 2, 2026

3/4

When the movie is at its best, it burrows deep into these three lonely people finding connection at the outer reaches of Great Britain.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Sep 27, 2026

77/100

An eccentric Scottish comedy for people looking for something weird, irreverent, and a bit different.

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RC

4 days ago

funny and heartwarming. Easily one of my favorite films of the year.

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Lorna

5 days ago

Absolutely beautiful movie!! Laughing and crying and amazed all thru it!!

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Taylor

Oct 3, 2026

Hilarious movie with a lot of heart.

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Olga

Oct 2, 2026

Charming feel-good movie. Lots of warm humor and a happy end -- loved it 🤗 .

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Kim B

Sep 30, 2026

Unique and hilarious, so glad we saw it.

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Matt P

@mattlikesmovies 5 days ago

Well, that just took my breath away. Unexpectedly. Why does Europe do "small movie" so much better than America does? Over here, everything has to be so big, so star-studded, so...IMPORTANT. And here comes this darling little Scottish ditty where three unfamiliar actors talk to each other...and I'm smitten. Sunshine in my bones. A surprisingly relatable premise in an other-worldly setting, a believable yet unbelievable script, delivered by actors that fully commit to their roles.

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Synopsis

On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy spend their days hunting seabirds and retelling the stories of their ancestors. They follow the strict rules inherited from their late father -- protect the island, allow no incomer, survive -- until one day, Daniel, an awkward and socially inept council official, arrives to evacuate them. Bringing with him the strange mainland ways of laws, paperwork, veganism and internet wizardry, he turns their world upside down. As long-held beliefs begin to crumble, each of them must confront the truth, embrace change, and dare to imagine a life beyond the island while fighting to preserve the heritage they have sworn to defend.

Director: Louis Paxton
Producer: Emily Gotto, Shirley O'Connor
Screenwriter: Louis Paxton
Distributor: Sumerian Pictures
Production Co: Little Walnut Productions, Metrol Technology, Screen Scotland, Pilea Pictures, Head Gear Films, Keeper Pictures, British Film Institute, Inevitable Pictures , Day Zero Productions
Rating: R (Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2026, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.0K
Runtime: 1h 42m

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