Cottage Country (2013)
A romantic proposal weekend in the Canadian wilderness takes a darkly comic turn when an accidental murder becomes the couple's most pressing problem.
Cottage Country - Movie Information
- Original Title: Cottage Country
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Peter Wellington
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 13, 2013 (KW), November 29, 2013 (Germany - 16)
- Alternative Titles: Pueblo de las Cabañas (US), Fuera de Control (CL), Pueblo de las Cabañas (ES), Pueblo de las Cabañas (MX)
- Production Companies: Whizbang Films
- Production Countries: Canada
Cottage Country - Plot
When Todd takes his girlfriend Cammie up to the family cottage for a reclusive proposal, the last thing he expected to be doing was dealing with was his slacker brother and his hippie girlfriend. But in this comedy of errors, Todd and Cammie, have to deal with his accidentally murdered brother in order to live happily ever after.
Cottage Country - Trailer
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They aren't going to let a little blood spoil their weekend
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Cottage Country - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Peter Wellington
Main Cast
- Malin Åkerman
- Tyler Labine
- Dan Petronijevic
- Lucy Punch
- Benjamin Ayres
- Kenneth Welsh
- Nancy Beatty
- Sabrina Grdevich
- Jim Annan
- Jonathan Crombie
Writers
- Jeremy Boxen
Producers
- Frank Siracusa
Cottage Country - FAQs
What is Cottage Country about?
Cottage Country is a Canadian dark comedy thriller about a man named Todd who plans a romantic marriage proposal at the family cottage, only for everything to unravel when his uninvited slacker brother shows up. An accidental murder forces Todd and his girlfriend Cammie to cover up the crime while trying to salvage their weekend.
Who are the main actors in Cottage Country?
Cottage Country stars Malin Åkerman as Cammie Ryan and Tyler Labine as Todd Chipowski. The supporting cast includes Dan Petronijevic as Salinger, Lucy Punch as Masha, Benjamin Ayres, Kenneth Welsh, Nancy Beatty, Sabrina Grdevich, Jim Annan, and Jonathan Crombie.
Does Cottage Country have a happy ending?
The film plays with the idea of a happy ending as dark comedy. Todd and Cammie's romantic getaway is derailed by increasingly absurd and bloody complications, and the film leans into satirizing the lengths a couple will go to preserve their picture-perfect future — with darkly comedic results rather than a tidy resolution.
Where can I stream Cottage Country?
Cottage Country is available on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox, The Roku Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Plex for free with ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
Who directed Cottage Country?
Cottage Country was directed by Peter Wellington, a Canadian filmmaker. The screenplay was written by Jeremy Boxen, and the film was produced by Frank Siracusa under the Whizbang Films banner. It was shot by cinematographer Luc Montpellier.
Is Cottage Country based on a true story?
No, Cottage Country is not based on a true story. It is an original dark comedy screenplay written by Jeremy Boxen. The film is a fictional, satirical take on romantic getaways gone catastrophically wrong, blending comedy, crime, and horror elements in a Canadian wilderness setting.
What genre is Cottage Country?
Cottage Country blends multiple genres, functioning primarily as a dark comedy and crime thriller with elements of horror, action, and romance. It uses a comedic tone to explore increasingly grim situations, making it a genre-hybrid film aimed at audiences who enjoy black comedy with thriller undertones.
How long is Cottage Country?
Cottage Country has a runtime of 91 minutes, making it a compact, fast-paced watch. The film's tight running time suits its escalating comedic chaos, keeping the tone brisk as the situation at the cottage spirals further out of control for Todd and Cammie.
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