Weekender

– 1990. The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2011
Weekender (2011)

1990. The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organisers. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan are in their early 20's and long to be more than just punters. As the government moves to outlaw the scene, it's now or never and they quickly rise through the ranks to join the promoting elite. They are taken on a wild journey from the exclusive VIP rooms of London clubs to the outrageous parties in Ibiza super-villas and the hedonism of Amsterdam. It's everything they dreamed of and more. But as their success continues to grow, they attract a more dark and sinister world. Matt and Dylan start to drift apart as they are forced to question the dreams they set out to achieve and their once solid friendship.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Genre:
Release Date:

02 Sep 2011

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-MA – Unsuitable For Children

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years old. It contains content that is unsuitable for children.

Director:

Karl Golden

Writer:

Chris Coghill (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Jack O'Connell, Zawe Ashton, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Sam Hazeldine

Plot:

1990. The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organisers. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan are in their early 20's and long to be more than just punters. As the government moves to outlaw the scene, it's now or never and they quickly rise through the ranks to join the promoting elite. They are taken on a wild journey from the exclusive VIP rooms of London clubs to the outrageous parties in Ibiza super-villas and the hedonism of Amsterdam. It's everything they dreamed of and more. But as their success continues to grow, they attract a more dark and sinister world. Matt and Dylan start to drift apart as they are forced to question the dreams they set out to achieve and their once solid friendship.

Production:

Phase 4 Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
9%
Metacritic:
35%