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Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

2018Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes86%52%

A tense, moving comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Story

Party. With family.

Colin has rented a stately country home for his extended family’s New Year celebrations. He’s the centre of attention until his estranged brother David unexpectedly arrives, throwing the family dynamic far off orbit.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • British Ensemble
  • Awkward Reunions
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Character-Driven
  • Domestic Tension
  • Relatable Conflicts
  • Naturalistic Dialogue
  • Psychological Nuances

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Ben Wheatley
Written by
Ben Wheatley
Produced by
Andrew Starke
Music by
Clint Mansell

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Facts

October 11, 2018 · 1 h 35 min · Strong Language

Released
October 11, 2018
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Happy New Year, Colin Burstead?"

Questions about Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy New Year, Colin Burstead?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will Happy New Year, Colin Burstead make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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