Weekend
Seen it?2011 | 96 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Heartstopper Forever or Maurice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$485K worldwide on a $120K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Haigh
- Tom CullenRussell
- Chris NewGlen
- Jonathan RaceJamie
- Laura FreemanJill
- Loreto MurrayCathy
- Jonathan WrightJohnny
- Sarah ChurmHelen
- Jermaine LiburdDamien
- Joe DohertyJustin
- Kieran HardcastleSam