Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Party. With family.

Directed by Ben Wheatley

Produced by Rook Films, BBC Film

201895 min6.4 / 10

A comedic family drama centered on holiday gatherings and sibling conflict, balancing humor with interpersonal tension and unresolved emotional wounds.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Happy New Year, Colin Burstead sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Happy New Year, Colin Burstead end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

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Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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