Weekend (2011): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Weekend is a 2011 drama directed by Andrew Haigh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on Kanopy and Philo, or rent it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Andrew Haigh
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Turkish - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Weekend About?
The premise of Weekend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a chance meeting at a bar, Russell and Glen begin an intense weekend together, exploring their desires and emotions. Their unexpected connection leads to a passionate and intimate experience, as they confront vulnerability and forge a deep emotional bond that profoundly impacts their lives.
Weekend Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay interest
- intimacy
- homophobia
- one night stand
- nightclub
- heteronormativity
- fear of commitment
- saying goodbye
- homosexual
- undressing someone
- undressing
- friendship between men
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- gay kiss
- gay bar
- homosexuality
- gay romance
- male nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- semen
- gay love
- gay slur
- gay sex
- gay relationship
- gay
- marijuana
- male frontal nudity
- party
- aspiring artist
- bar
- going away party
- twister the game
- happy birthday to you
- carnival
- telephone call
- reference to ikea
- two on a bicycle
- kiss
- reference to oliver twist
- reference to rupert graves
- foster child
- toilet
- cruising
- tape recorder
- train
- train station
- birthday party
- text message
- swimming pool
- nottingham england
Where to Watch Weekend
Stream it on Kanopy and Philo, or rent it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Weekend
Directed by Andrew Haigh.
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Director Andrew Haigh
Weekend Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Weekend 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
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Movie Insider 4.7 /5
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Weekend Plot Summary
What happens in Weekend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a Friday night in Nottingham, Russell attends a house party. He assures his best friend Jamie that he will be there on Sunday for Jamie’s daughter’s birthday. Russell leaves early, choosing to head to a gay club for a hookup. There, he meets Glen, an art student, and the two have sex at Russell’s apartment. The next morning, Glen persuades Russell to speak into a voice recorder about the previous night for an art project. The more reserved Russell is surprised by Glen’s blunt discussion of sex. After Russell finishes, they exchange numbers, and Glen leaves. Russell writes about Glen on his laptop after each encounter, keeping a private record of these moments.
Full summary
The whole story of Weekend, scene by scene
Weekend Box Office
Weekend grossed $1.2 million worldwide. $484,592 came from the US and Canada and $707,411 (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $484.6K
- International
- $707.4K
Weekend Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official US Trailer
- Clip Rupert Graves
- Clip A Costly Mug
- Featurette Andrew Haigh on Weekend (2011)
How Well Do You Know 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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that works as a lifeguard during the weekend?
Cars in Weekend
11 cars on screen, including the 2007 Audi A6 C6 and the 1998 BMW 318iS Coupé E36.
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo Background role
Weekend Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Hétvége” and “Уик-энд”.
- Also known as
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- Hétvége
- Уик-энд
- 주말
- Fim de semana
- 周末时光
- Week-end
- סופשבוע
- Sfârșit de săptămână
- Σαββατοκύριακο
- Уикенд
- Zupełnie inny weekend
- Вікенд
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- Víkend
- Hafta Sonu
- 愛在週末邂逅時
- Nädalavahetus
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Weekend FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Weekend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Weekend?
Weekend runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Weekend released?
Weekend was released on September 23, 2011.
Who directed Weekend?
Weekend was directed by Andrew Haigh.
More films by Andrew Haigh Where can I watch Weekend?
In the US, Weekend is streaming on Kanopy, Philo and Pluto TV and available to rent on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Weekend make at the box office?
Weekend grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($484,592 domestic, $707,411 international).
How is Weekend rated?
Weekend has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic, 73% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Weekend have a post-credit scene?
No. Weekend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Weekend in?
The original language of Weekend is Turkish.
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