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Another Year

2010Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic817.5Rotten Tomatoes93%74%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.

Feels like

  • British Drama
  • Character Study
  • Family Dynamics
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Relationship Drama
  • Slow Burn
  • Psychological Depth
  • Contemporary Life

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Mike Leigh
Written by
Mike Leigh
Produced by
Georgina Lowe
Music by
Gary Yershon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 5, 2010 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
November 5, 2010
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Genki Girl, Slice of Life, Punny Name +9

  • Genki Girl
  • Slice of Life
  • Punny Name
  • The Eeyore
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Too Much Information
  • Downer Ending
  • Expospeak Gag
  • Hard-Drinking Party Girl
  • No Antagonist
  • Old Maid

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Another Year?"

Questions about Another Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Another Year?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Another Year streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Another Year worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Another Year okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Another Year make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Another Year plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Another Year use?

Genki GirlSlice of LifePunny NameThe EeyoreButt-MonkeyGreen-Eyed MonsterToo Much InformationDowner EndingExpospeak GagHard-Drinking Party GirlNo AntagonistOld Maidand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Genki Girl, Slice of Life, and Punny Name.