Supernova (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2020, Supernova is a drama and romance film directed by Harry Macqueen, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Sam and Tusker, partners of 20 years, are traveling across England in their old RV visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have. As the trip progresses, however, their ideas for the future clash, secrets come out, and their love for each other is tested as never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s illness.

Who’s in it. Supernova stars Colin Firth as Sam, Stanley Tucci as Tusker, James Dreyfus as Tim and Peter MacQueen as Clive, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Supernova has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Supernova page.

If you liked it. Fans of Supernova tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Supernova (2020)?
In US, Supernova is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Supernova worth watching?
Supernova holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Supernova?
Supernova stars Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, James Dreyfus, Peter MacQueen and Pippa Haywood.
When was Supernova released?
Supernova was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.