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Weekend

2011·Movie
1h 36min·NR

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Weekend fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A (sort of) love story between two guys over a cold weekend in October.

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.
LGBTQ+ RomanceIndie DramaRealistic DialogueCharacter-DrivenIntimateBritish CinemaSocial CommentaryModern LoveEphemeral Connection

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Weekend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Weekend legally?

Weekend is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Weekend worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Weekend rated?

NRSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Weekend?

1 h 36 min

Weekend runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Weekend?

Critics88
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Weekend much the same way.

Was Weekend a box office hit?

Budget$120,000
Box office$484,592

Yes. It cost about $120,000 to make and earned $484,592 worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Weekend in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Weekend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Weekend in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.