Supernova (2021)
81%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 9 nominations
Led by moving performances from Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, Supernova is a heartbreaking look at the emotional toll that comes with accepting mortality
Supernova is a touching and heartwarming film that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the love that exists between two people. The chemistry between Firth and Tucci is undeniable, and their performances are nothing short of remarkable. The film takes you on a journey of love, grief, and acceptance, and it does so with grace and sensitivity. It’s a must-watch for anyone who has ever loved and lost, and for those who believe in the power of love to conquer all. So grab some tissues, settle in, and get ready for a beautiful and unforgettable ride.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Shooting Gallery
Distributor
Bleecker Street
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language.
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 33m
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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): Jan 29, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2021
Genre(s)
Drama/Romance
Keyword(s)
Supernova, Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, directed by Harry Macqueen, written by Harry Macqueen, drama, romance, LGBTQ+, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Deborah Ross, Mark Kermode, Clarisse Loughrey, Donald Clarke, Kevin Maher, Ryan Gilbey, David Reddish, James Luxford, Javier Ocaña, Pere Vall, Santiago Alverú, Lisa Nesselson, R rating, Tristan Goligher, Emily Morgan, Bleecker Street, English, Sam, Tusker, Lilly, Clive, Charlotte, Paul, aspect ratio, flat, 1.85:1
Worldwide gross: $3,415,787
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $3,715,033
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,260
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 405,129
US/Canada gross: $234,220
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $254,739
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,492
US/Canada opening weekend: $90,096
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $97,989
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,940
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Stanley Tucci – Tusker
Pippa Haywood – Lilly
Peter MacQueen – Clive
Nina Marlin – Charlotte
Ian Drysdale – Paul
Harry Macqueen – Director/Writer
Tristan Goligher – Producer
Emily Morgan – Producer
Director(s)
Harry Macqueen
Writer(s)
Harry Macqueen
Producer(s)
Tristan Goligher, Emily Morgan
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 9 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (199) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (178) | Rotten (21)
his is an intense, intimate, spare film about love, grief and dementia, and the two leads, who play a gay couple, are superb.
July 29, 2021
Deborah Ross
The Spectator
TOP CRITIC
The film has plenty of low-key charm and humour, not least in Sam and Tusker’s believable, tetchy in-car interactions.
June 28, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Firth and Tucci’s performances are remarkable in how delicately they navigate this maze of half-truths and suppressed emotions, all crammed inside their rusty campervan.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Clarisse Loughrey
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A terrific piece of writing about the difficulties of living on the fringes of a catastrophe – acknowledging the danger, but rarely addressing the true terrors that await.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
The real impact of the film, however, comes from the leads’ performances.
June 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Some directors go an entire career without making anything decent — whereas Macqueen has directed half a good film, and shaped dauntless performances from Firth and Tucci, on only his second go.
June 24, 2021
Ryan Gilbey
New Statesman
TOP CRITIC
Quiet, thoughtful, and with an ending bound to spark debate, Supernova deals less with issues of queerness than issues of love.
March 13, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
David Reddish
Queerty
Supernova is a gorgeous film that showcases the flair of its stars, and furthers the reputation of a talented director.
March 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
James Luxford
City AM
Tucci and Firth sustain an otherwise small film. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 27, 2021
Javier Ocaña
El Pais (Spain)
A quiet and delicate road movie, it gives us scenes of exquisite sensitivity. [Full Review in Spanish]
October 26, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Pere Vall
Fotogramas
The film is tender and the leading couple exudes charisma. [Full review in Spanish]
October 18, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Santiago Alverú
Cinemanía (Spain)
A modest but absolutely loving film that’s very involving thanks to wonderful performances…
September 21, 2021
Lisa Nesselson
France24…
Plot
After receiving a life-changing diagnosis, partners Sam and Tusker embark on a road trip across England to visit friends and family, but their plans are tested when secrets are revealed and their love is put to the ultimate test in Supernova.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises the “moving performances” of Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci in Supernova, calling it a “heartbreaking look at the emotional toll that comes with accepting mortality.”
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