Long Weekend (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2005, Long Weekend is a comedy and drama film directed by Hans Herbots, running about 93 minutes. “Two ex-factory workers hijack their former manager in his own luxurious villa in an effort to force him to pay damages. When the manager's mistress shows up, things start to get out of hand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Businessman Christian Vandenheuvel planned to spend the long weekend with his young mistress, Lisa. Instead, they're take hostage by Jos Diels and Nick, two of the 46 laborers who lost their job recently when Christian had his family film bankrupted. Each victim fails to escape, even the fire alarm doesn't get them freed. After Jos realizes the mistress is his only daughter, and Nick falls in love with Lisa, the masked men's mood evolves as they progress to truth time, when the police arrives.
Who’s in it. Long Weekend stars Jan Decleir as Jos, Koen De Bouw as Christian, Wouter Hendrickx as Nico and Veerle Baetens as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Long Weekend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Weekend (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Long Weekend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Long Weekend worth watching?
- Long Weekend holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Long Weekend?
- Long Weekend stars Jan Decleir, Koen De Bouw, Wouter Hendrickx, Veerle Baetens and Els Olaerts.
- When was Long Weekend released?
- Long Weekend was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.