Bad Tidings (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2024, Bad Tidings is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Tim Kirkby, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Grumpy home-security expert Neil feuds with his neighbour Scott, who insists on keeping his Christmas lights illuminated all year round. Their tit-for-tat argument culminates in Neil triggering a power cut across the entire street on Christmas Eve. But when the local crime family decide to rob every house on the street that night, the pair must set aside their differences to defeat them.
Who’s in it. Bad Tidings stars Lee Mack as Neil, Chris McCausland as Scott, Rebekah Staton as Stacey Brennan and Sarah Alexander as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bad Tidings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Tidings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Tidings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Tidings (2024)?
- In US, Bad Tidings is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Tidings worth watching?
- Bad Tidings holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Tidings?
- Bad Tidings stars Lee Mack, Chris McCausland, Rebekah Staton, Sarah Alexander and Ben Crompton.
- When was Bad Tidings released?
- Bad Tidings was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.