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6.9/10 2020 1h 34m Released

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.

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Top Cast

Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Sam
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Tusker
Peter MacQueen
Peter MacQueen
Clive
Pippa Haywood
Pippa Haywood
Lilly
Nina Marlin
Nina Marlin
Charlotte
Ian Drysdale
Ian Drysdale
Paul
Lori Campbell
Lori Campbell
Lola
Sarah Woodward
Sarah Woodward
Sue
James Dreyfus
James Dreyfus
Tim
Halema Hussain
Halema Hussain
Shop Assistant
Daneka Etchells
Daneka Etchells
Rachel (as Daneka Charlotte Etchells)
Julie Hannan
Julie Hannan
Waitress
Truffles
Truffles
Ruby
Imogen Barnfather
Imogen Barnfather
Party Guest
Ruth Crane
Ruth Crane
Party Guest
Toby Gaffney
Toby Gaffney
Party Guest

Reviews

Peter McGinn 8/10

This is one of those quiet movies that tells a simple core of a story mostly through dialogue and facial expressions, the kind of movie that drives some viewers crazy, running for the exits complaining that nothing happens. I saw criticism somewhere because two straight actors were cast for the roles of the gay lead characters, the standard issue of Weren’t there any gay actors they could find? I am not…

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots 8/10

It’s been said that life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans, and such is the story of partners Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci). The two men are taking a road trip through the English countryside, visiting friends, family, and special places from their past. The two reminisce on their decades-old relationship, and things seem to be going well — until one day, Sam finds Tusker standing in…

SWITCH. 8/10

For a film riding its simplicity this hard, 'Supernova' is still a worthy and patient portrait of every couple's worst nightmare. It serves as a reminder to hold the ones you love tight, in an experience designed to make your heart swell before shattering it completely. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full…

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FAQ about Supernova

What is Supernova 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…
When was Supernova released?
Supernova was released in 2020.
What genres does Supernova belong to?
Supernova is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in Supernova?
The cast of Supernova includes Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Peter MacQueen, Pippa Haywood, Nina Marlin.