Long Weekend (1979): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Long Weekend is a 1979 mystery thriller starring John Hargreaves, Briony Behets and Colin Eggleston. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $365 worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Long Weekend About?
The premise of Long Weekend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A couple seeks relaxation with a secluded beach getaway, but their idyllic retreat quickly descends into a sinister and unsettling ordeal. As tensions rise and the tide comes in, they discover dark forces at play, turning their escape into a desperate fight for survival against an unknown threat. The weekend promises tranquility, but delivers a terrifying confrontation with the unknown.
Long Weekend Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- camping
- killing an animal
- nature takes revenge
- opossum
- australian horror
- weekend
- insecticide
- death
- human versus animal
- wilderness
- man versus nature
- australian bush
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- married couple
- truck driver
- accidental killing
- breaking an egg
- childless couple
- abortion
- husband wife relationship
- bird attack
- australia
- spear gun
- nature run amok
- dugong
- chicken meat
- car
- frozen meat
- pantyhose
- woods
- ant
- bottle
- crying
- lying on a bed
- door
- run over by a truck
- running
- thunderstorm
- dysfunctional marriage
- animal attack
- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- downward spiral
- mariticide
- man wears a swimsuit
- telescopic rifle
- road trip
- duckling
- kangaroo hit by a car
- kangaroo run over
- lighning
Long Weekend Cast
John Hargreaves leads the cast, with Briony Behets and Colin Eggleston.
Also Starring in Long Weekend
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Critics gave Long Weekend 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Long Weekend Plot Summary
What happens in Long Weekend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter John Hargreaves and Marcia Briony Behets, along with their dog Cricket, set out for a weekend camping trip to a secluded beach. A palpable tension threads between the couple, and it seems each may have a lover; Marcia is reluctant about the journey but agrees to go anyway. On the way, Peter’s discarded cigarette butt sparks a small fire, and he inadvertently runs over and kills a kangaroo, casting a shadow over the trip from the start.
Full summary
The whole story of Long Weekend, scene by scene
Long Weekend Box Office
Long Weekend grossed $365 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$365
Long Weekend Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Long Weekend ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Long Weekend (1977) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know Long Weekend?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Peter in Long Weekend (1979)?
Cars in Long Weekend
10 cars on screen, including the 1960 Nissan Patrol and the 1975 Mercedes-Benz NG.
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1975 Mercedes-Benz NG Minor role -
1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 Minor role -
1973 Datsun Homer Background role
Long Weekend Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Um Longo Fim de Semana” and “Largo fin de semana”.
- Also known as
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- Um Longo Fim de Semana
- Largo fin de semana
- To weekend tou tromou
- Sfârșit de săptămână lung
- Длинный Уикэнд
- Długi weekend
- 漫长假期
- 롱 위크엔드
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Long Weekend FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Long Weekend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Long Weekend?
Long Weekend runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Long Weekend released?
Long Weekend was released on March 29, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Long Weekend?
Long Weekend stars John Hargreaves, Briony Behets and Colin Eggleston, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Long Weekend make at the box office?
Long Weekend grossed $365 worldwide.
How is Long Weekend rated?
Long Weekend has 61 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Long Weekend have a post-credit scene?
No. Long Weekend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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