Shit Year (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2010, Shit Year is a drama film directed by Cam Archer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the quiet and peace of mind she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she really can’t stand herself now that she has given up the only thing that she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if she has lived her life through the characters she has played on stage and screen. –Quinzaine des Réalisateurs
Who’s in it. Shit Year stars Ellen Barkin as Colleen West, Luke Grimes as Harvey West, Bob Einstein as Rick and Theresa Randle as Marion, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Shit Year has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse 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 Shit Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shit Year tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shit Year (2010)?
- In US, Shit Year is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse 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 Shit Year worth watching?
- Shit Year holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shit Year?
- Shit Year stars Ellen Barkin, Luke Grimes, Bob Einstein, Theresa Randle and Melora Walters.
- When was Shit Year released?
- Shit Year was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.