Third Star
Four lifelong friends turn a reckless Welsh coastal outing into a tender, funny reckoning with terminal illness and the meaning of loyalty.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- witty
- tender
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the film moving and absorbing but familiar, predictable, and somewhat directionless before its emotional final stretch.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James and his lifelong friends undertake a difficult coastal trip while confronting his terminal illness.
The adventure is explicitly both touching and comical, with terminal illness shaping its emotional stakes.
The friends travel through the stunning coastal landscape around Barafundle Bay while dealing with illness and friendship.
The central group consists of James and his three closest lifelong friends, whose relationships drive the journey.
Films like Third Star, and why
The Inbetweeners Movie
shared british friendship drama, bittersweet humor, and emotionally direct treatment of terminal illness
The World's End
shared male friendship, comic misadventure, and an underlying confrontation with mortality
50/50
shared intimate ensemble drama, terminal illness, and poignant humor about love and companionship
The Trip
shared coastal journey structure, male friendship, and a bittersweet emotional register
Movie Details
- Director
- Hattie Dalton
- Release Date
- 2010-06-01
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (146)
Cast
- Tom Burke
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- JJ Feild
- Hugh Bonneville
- Eros Vlahos
- Adam Robertson
- Rupert Frazer
- Helen Griffin
- Karl Johnson
- Nia Roberts
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Third Star about?
- Four lifelong friends turn a reckless Welsh coastal outing into a tender, funny reckoning with terminal illness and the meaning of loyalty.
- What is Third Star like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Third Star as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Third Star violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Third Star.
- What did critics think of Third Star?
- Critics generally found the film moving and absorbing but familiar, predictable, and somewhat directionless before its emotional final stretch.
- Which films are like Third Star?
- Films with a similar feel include The Inbetweeners Movie, The World's End, 50/50, and The Trip.
- How long is Third Star?
- Third Star runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Third Star?
- In United States, Third Star streams on fuboTV.
