Long Weekend (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, Long Weekend is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Colin Eggleston, running about 92 minutes. “Their crime was against nature. Nature found them guilty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.
Who’s in it. Long Weekend stars John Hargreaves as Peter, Briony Behets as Marcia, Mike McEwen as Truckie and Roy Day as Old Fisherman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Long Weekend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Weekend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Weekend (1979)?
- In US, Long Weekend is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Long Weekend worth watching?
- Long Weekend holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Long Weekend?
- Long Weekend stars John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, Mike McEwen, Roy Day and Michael Aitkens.
- When was Long Weekend released?
- Long Weekend was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.