Another Year (2010)
85%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
23 wins & 57 nominations total
Characterized by strong performances and the director’s trademark feel for the nuances of everyday life, Another Year marks another solid entry in Mike Leigh’s career of kitchen-sink English drama
Another Year is like a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but instead of screaming in terror, you’ll be laughing and crying at the same time. It’s a beautiful portrayal of a marriage that will make you appreciate the little things in life, like a warm hug or a cup of tea. And if you’re feeling a bit down, this movie will remind you that you’re not alone in your struggles. So grab some tissues and get ready for a heartwarming and heartbreaking journey.
Production Company(ies)
Red Envelope Entertainment, Representational Pictures,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for some language
Year of Release
2011
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:2h 9m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 29, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2011
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen, Lesley Manville, Oliver Maltman, Peter Wight, David Bradley, directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, comedy, drama, PG-13, box office gross $3.2M, reviewed by Deborah Ross, Jennie Yabroff, Dave Calhoun, Rafer Guzman, Joe Williams, Tom Long, Richard Propes, Felicia Feaster, David Harris, Amie Simon, character-driven, kitchen-sink English drama, mature love, loneliness, failed relationships, everyday life, human psychology, emotional explosions, catharsis, friendship, pain, loss, new-found love, Buddha, living in the moment, awareness, human condition, simple life, tea, garden, family, friends
Worldwide gross: $19,722,766
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $25,964,980
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,610
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,831,514
US/Canada gross: $3,205,706
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,220,305
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,853
US/Canada opening weekend: $111,869
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $147,275
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,788
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $8,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,531,983
Production budget ranking: 1,648
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,671,473
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $9,761,524
ROI to date (est.): 60%
ROI ranking: 1,099
Ruth Sheen – Gerri
Lesley Manville – Mary
Oliver Maltman – Joe
Peter Wight – Ken
David Bradley – Ronnie
Director(s)
Mike Leigh
Writer(s)
Mike Leigh
Producer(s)
Georgina Lowe
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
23 wins & 57 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (173) | Top Critics (53) | Fresh (160) | Rotten (13)
It is beautifully played, free of the usual tics and twitches and palsies that so often afflict Leigh characters, and Manville, in particular, gives everything she has, which turns out to be an awesome amount.
August 30, 2018
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
There is something radical in the way Leigh creates such an intimate, closely observed portrait of a marriage and then essentially takes it for granted, looking elsewhere for the drama to propel the narrative.
February 8, 2018
Jennie Yabroff
Newsweek
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Dave Calhoun
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
See it at your own risk — but don’t miss it.
February 12, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rafer Guzman
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
This humane movie is an ode to joy, albeit of the mature sort.
February 4, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/4
Joe Williams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
TOP CRITIC
Desperation and fulfillment, anxiety and warmth, pain and contentment — all come together in the darkly splendid Another Year.
February 4, 2011 | Rating: B+
Tom Long
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
There is little doubt that Another Year will be a film that will stay with you long after the closing credits.
September 2, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Another Year is a life-affirming portrait of a harmonious marriage and the emotional salve it offers in a cruel world.
January 21, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Charleston City Paper
Another Year, though not an important piece of Leigh’s oeuvre, is still a highly enjoyable one.
November 6, 2019 | Rating: 3.7/5
David Harris
Spectrum Culture
Another year, another 100 things to celebrate and mourn-and another film that makes me appreciate how good cinema can make me feel.
March 7, 2019
Amie Simon
Three Imaginary Girls
Although caring, cheerful and kind individuals feature prominently, with much to laugh about, Another Year is really about the emotionally bruised amongst us, about regret, about envy, and the fact that life is often cruel.
November 6, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Lucy Popescu
CineVue
With its slow movement and at times painful portrayal of human wretchedness, it would be hard to imagine a less fun time at the movies than Another Year, but it would also be hard to imagine a more worthwhile one.
August 30, 2018
Megan Basham
WORLD…
Plot
Tom and Gerri, a happily married couple, try to help their friend Mary find love, but are surprised when she becomes interested in their much younger son instead. Another Year is a character-driven drama that explores the complexities of relationships and the struggles of loneliness.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Lesley Manville’s performance as Mary is described as having “raw neediness” that is almost painful to watch.
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