The Incomer
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57
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
TheWrapMatt DonatoMar 31, 2026
It’s a sweet, savory blend of oddball mythology and deadpan humor that’s easy to adore, worth many a healing smile. Read full review
75
The PlaylistMarshall ShafferJan 25, 2026
By the end of The Incomer, Paxton makes explicit that this is a story about making decisions from an outlook that favors hope over fear. And, at least for the duration of the film, he creates an imaginary universe where such a choice feels both logical and lovable. Read full review
75
The Daily BeastNick SchagerJan 24, 2026
A winningly weird comedy—premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival—about isolation and community. Read full review
70
ColliderTherese LacsonJan 26, 2026
Unafraid to lean into Isla's naivete, Rankin's performance playing off both O'Rourke and Gleeson is what places her at the center of this tale and makes it worth watching. Read full review
70
Screen DailyNikki BaughanJan 25, 2026
This intriguing feature debut from Bafta-nominated Scottish short filmmaker Louis Paxton makes effective use of its striking location and a trio of strong performances from Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin and Grant O’Rourke. Read full review
70
Screen RantGregory NussenJan 25, 2026
The Incomer is a sweet and charming adult fairy tale whose primary characteristic, a twee and cheeky sense of humor, is both its appeal and its achilles' heel. Read full review
50
The Film StageDan MeccaJan 30, 2026
There’s a lot in The Incomer to be admired. Unfortunately, it lasts a bit too long and makes the same joke too many times. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyJan 24, 2026
This is designed to be a heartwarming comedy and debuting feature director Paxton is more assured with the outcome than he is about getting there. Read full review
40
The GuardianAdrian HortonJan 24, 2026
This specific concoction of absurdism, sentimentality, childish humor and dark punchlines may have stayed off-key for me, but seemed to strike a chord with others, at least judging from the many guffaws at the screening I attended. Read full review
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