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Weekend

  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
30K
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Tom Cullen in Weekend (2011)
After meeting at a nightclub on a Friday night, the unexpected 48 hours spent between Russell (Tom Cullen) and Glen (Chris New) will resonate throughout their lives.
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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 somet... Read allAfter 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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
30K
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  • Director
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Writer
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Stars
    • Tom Cullen
    • Chris New
    • Jonathan Race
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  • Director
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Writer
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Stars
    • Tom Cullen
    • Chris New
    • Jonathan Race
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    • 96User reviews
    • 145Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 24 wins & 23 nominations

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    Tom Cullen and Chris New in Weekend (2011)
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    Chris New and Tom Cullen in Weekend (2011)

    Top cast

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    Tom Cullen
    Tom Cullen
    • Russellas Russell
    Chris New
    Chris New
    • Glenas Glen
    Jonathan Race
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Laura Freeman
    • Jillas Jill
    Loreto Murray
    • Cathyas Cathy
    • (as Loretto Murray)
    Jonathan Wright
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Sarah Churm
    • Helenas Helen
    Jermaine Liburd
    Jermaine Liburd
    • Damienas Damien
    • (as Vauxhall Jermaine)
    Joe Doherty
    • Justinas Justin
    Kieran Hardcastle
    • Samas Sam
    Mark Devenport
    • Straight Man in Baras Straight Man in Bar
    Steve Blackman
    • Straight Man in Baras Straight Man in Bar
    Julius Metson Scott
    • Paulas Paul
    Martin Arrowsmith
    • Martinas Martin
    Caroline Woolley
    • House Party Girl 1as House Party Girl 1
    Caroline Cawley
    • House Party Girl 2as House Party Girl 2
    • Director
      • Andrew Haigh
    • Writer
      • Andrew Haigh
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    Storyline

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    On a Friday night after a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special. That weekend, in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories and having sex, the two men get to know each other. It is a brief encounter that will resonate throughout their lives. Weekend is both an honest and unapologetic love story between two guys and a film about the universal struggle for an authentic life in all its forms. It is about the search for identity and the importance of making a passionate commitment to your life. —Andrew Haigh
    • nudity
    • fellatio
    • anal sex
    • nightclub
    • intimacy
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    • Taglines
      • A (sort of) love story between two guys over a cold weekend in October.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Weekend (2011) was shot entirely on location in Nottingham, UK.
    • Goofs
      When Russell is anxiously waiting for Glen to arrive at the train station, the train announcements in the background indicate that the time is around 6.30pm, however in the next scene when both characters have gone through the barrier onto the platform, the background train announcements indicate the time time is now around 5pm.
    • Quotes

      Glen: Do you ever think about finding your parents?

      Russell: No, not really.

      Glen: Why not?

      Russell: I don't really see the point. You know, I don't think it would change anything.

      Glen: Why don't I pretend to be your dad and you can come out to me?

      Russell: [laughs] That is SO weird.

      Glen: Just ignore the fact we just had sex.

      Russell: I don't think I can. Guess I'll try. Ok.

      [looks Glen in the eye]

      Russell: Dad? I got something I need to tell you.

      Glen: [pretending to be Russell's dad] What's that?

      Russell: I'm gay.

      Glen: [pretends to think] Hmm.

      Russell: I like guys, not girls.

      Glen: [breathes out slowly] Well. You know what, son. It doesn't matter to me. I love you just the same. And guess what?

      Russell: What?

      Glen: I couldn't be more proud of you than if you were the first man on the moon.

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    User reviews96

    Review
    Top review
    At last, a movie about falling in love, is not cute romantic comedy
    In reading several reviews posted about this outstanding film, I note several things:

    *I'm sick to death of people complaining they cannot understand English people speaking English. Pay attention, they are completely understandable!

    *This isn't a romantic comedy!

    *If straight audiences are squeamish about a movie anyone can relate to--well tough!

    A superior film about a sexual and then romantic period in two young men's lives, WEEKEND is a riveting and adult piece of filmmaking. Andrew Haigh's writing and direction is so well observed and detailed the viewer is left astounded at the simplicity of his vision and the skill of his masterly direction.

    Tom Cullen and Chris New play Russell and Glen with utter conviction, all the more impressive in their love scenes, and in their moments of intimate touching because one of them is straight. This must have been nerve-wracking for both of them and yet they handle these scenes with restraint and with believable ardor.

    I loved the scene where Russell is visiting his straight best friend and finally admits he is deeply shaken by Glen. His friend is perfectly happy and insistent to drive him to the railroad station.

    The only scene that didn't completely work for me was their night of boozing and drugging. I just didn't see Russell indulging in cocaine and while I know some people think it makes the mind clear, but there are no real revelations during this long night. Reminded me of another long filmed sequence--that endless wedding reception in Rachel Getting Married. A real misstep.

    The chemistry between Russell and Glen's characters goes a long way towards the film's excellence. There is nothing cute, or silly, or humiliating or just plain dumb between these two very likable men. The camera allows you to discover them and the movie is a real gem for it.
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    • gregorybnyc
    • Dec 30, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fin de semana
    • Filming locations
      • Nottingham Railway Station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Glendale Picture Company
      • The Bureau
      • Synchronicity Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £120,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $484,592
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,245
      • Sep 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,192,003
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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