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The Incomer Premieres at Sundance, Earning Praise for Performances as Some Question Its Comic Repetition

U.S. release plans remain unannounced following its festival bow.

Overview

  • Writer-director Louis Paxton debuts a folklore-tinged comedy set on a remote Scottish isle that blends mythology, humor and coming-of-age themes.
  • Domhnall Gleeson plays Daniel, a timid official who encounters reclusive siblings portrayed by Gayle Rankin and Grant O’Rourke.
  • Positive notices from Gizmodo and TheWrap highlight the film’s charm, chemistry and inviting tone.
  • The Film Stage credits strong craft, including cinematography and production design, while criticizing repetitive jokes and a thin emotional core.
  • The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is available on the festival’s online portal, with U.S. distribution not yet announced.