Another Year
Seen it?2010 | 129 min | Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Station Agent or A Man Called Otto, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 BAFTAs and 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$18 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Leigh
- Jim BroadbentTom
- Lesley ManvilleMary
- Ruth SheenGerri
- Peter WightKen
- Oliver MaltmanJoe
- David BradleyRonnie
- Karina FernandezKatie
- Martin SavageCarl
- Michele AustinTanya
- Phil DavisJack