Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Right now you can watch Happy New Year, Colin Burstead in Australia on Beamafilm and Rialto Amazon Channel, and in the UK on BBC iPlayer — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 55 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Neil Maskell leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Beamafilm — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Happy New Year, Colin Burstead from the crowd. Colin has rented a stately country home for his extended family’s New Year celebrations. He’s the centre of attention until his estranged brother David unexpectedly arrives, throwing the family dynamic far off orbit. Neil Maskell and Sam Riley lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2018. Happy New Year, Colin Burstead earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Happy New Year, Colin Burstead. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Neil Maskell sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead was released in 2018, directed by Ben Wheatley. The full 95-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.