We Once Were Tide (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2011, We Once Were Tide is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jason Bradbury, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Set on the Isle of Wight, the film tells the story of Anthony and Kyle, and their last night together as Kyle moves away leaving Anthony to look after his terminally ill mother. Poetic in nature, the film is concerned with exploring the intimate and often unspoken moment in which we give something special away.
Who’s in it. We Once Were Tide stars Alexander Scott as Anthony, Tristan Bernays as Kyle and Mandy Aldridge as Annabelle.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, We Once Were Tide has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Once Were Tide page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Once Were Tide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Once Were Tide (2011)?
- In GB, We Once Were Tide is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Once Were Tide worth watching?
- We Once Were Tide holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Once Were Tide?
- We Once Were Tide stars Alexander Scott, Tristan Bernays and Mandy Aldridge.
- When was We Once Were Tide released?
- We Once Were Tide was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.