Third Star

Third Star has built a devoted audience in the US on fuboTV among viewers who want their drama to earn its emotional beats. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tom Burke anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

There is a reason Third Star keeps coming up in conversation. The writing in Third Star treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love. The performances from Tom Burke and Benedict Cumberbatch give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It was released in 2010. Third Star resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Third Star is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tom Burke is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

Third Star was released in 2010, directed by Hattie Dalton. The full 92-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.