The verdict
Audiences rate it 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB across 72 votes — a strong score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. Category I · 109 minutes.
What it is about
What to expect
Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado direct this 3D-animated adventure that shifts into an animesque look once best friends Jo and Raissa land on the island of Nakali. The premise — memories as currency — gives the race to escape a quiet sting, and the Filipino-mythology setting fills the frame with creatures and landscapes that feel specific rather than generic. Voice work from H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, and Manny Jacinto keeps the central friendship grounded. At 109 minutes and rated I, it is playing at only one cinema this week; tickets start at HK$100 and Chinese subtitles are provided.
Trailer
Cast
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H.E.R.
Jo (voice) - Voice Cast: H.E.R.
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Liza Soberano
Raissa (voice) -
Dave Franco
Raww (voice) -
Jenny Slate
Batiba (voice) -
Manny Jacinto
Bungi (voice) -
Lea Salonga
Manang (voice) -
Dolly de Leon
Lola Fatima (voice) -
Jo Koy
Datu (voice) -
Ronny Chieng
King Truffle Wuffle (voice) -
Kevin McCann
Prince Mermahn (voice) -
Kailey Crawford
Young Jo / Classroom Kid 1 (voice) -
Kristin Villanueva
- Kayla Teruel Young Raissa (voice)
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Amielynn Abellera
Jane Molina (voice) -
Sophia Laforteza
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Eugene Cordero
Barondo / Mr. Lopez (voice) -
Eric Bauza
Gen. Button Wutton / Sarangay (voice)
Crew
- Director Joel Crawford
- Director Januel Mercado
- Writer Joel Crawford
- Writer Januel Mercado
- Original Music Composer Nathan Matthew David
- Editor James Ryan
- Producer Mark Swift
What viewers said
Wapoosh! DreamWorks' *Forgotten Island* delivers everything I expected: Glorious animation with some really cool anime references, hilarious jokes and physical comedy, strong character bonds and interactions, powerful, tear-jerking emotional scenes, immersive world-building, and an upbeat soundtrack that rivals even the likes of *KPop Demon Hunters*. […]
andrewtislercinephile — 10/10 · read in full
ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATION MOVIE FROM DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!! IT'S WORTH IT TO WATCH ON THE BIG SCREEN!!! Forgotten Island from DreamWorks animation is good especially if you watch it on big screen at the cinemas. The movie shows the Filipino culture and it's about friendships. The only problem of DreamWorks for this movie is it's fast paced, I hope their next animation movie is slow paced so that viewers like me can absorb much more of the story and lessons from the movie. […]
andrei — 10/10 · read in full
Common questions
- How long is the movie and what is its certificate?
- It runs 109 minutes and is rated I in Hong Kong, suitable for all ages.
- Is it in English? Are there subtitles?
- The original language is English, and Chinese subtitles are provided.
- Where is it showing?
- It is playing at only one cinema this week, so screenings are very limited.
- Is this okay for young children?
- Yes, the I rating means it is suitable for all ages.
