Death at a Funeral
Last rites... and wrongs.
Overview
A myriad of outrageous calamities befalls an eccentric English clan with more than a few skeletons in its closets when the family's patriarch dies an unexpected death.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Death at a Funeral (2007) utilizes a darkly comedic lens to examine the pressures and complexities within a British family dealing with loss. Underneath the surface of slapstick humor lies a commentary on societal expectations and the awkwardness surrounding death and grief.
- The ensemble cast delivers exceptional comedic performances, elevating the already farcical situations.
- The plot is a masterclass in escalating chaos, with each event building upon the previous one to create a truly hilarious experience.
- The film explores themes of family dysfunction, secrets, and the absurdity of grief in a lighthearted and relatable manner.
- The darkly humorous tone and unexpected twists keep the audience engaged and entertained throughout the film.
Fun Facts
- The film was remade in 2010 with an all-black cast, directed by Neil LaBute.
- Peter Dinklage reprised his role as Peter in the American remake.
- The original film's success led to various international adaptations.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Last rites... and wrongs."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Sterben für Anfänger
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Português
PT
Title: Morte Num Funeral
"Que descanse em paz... se conseguir."
Türkçe
TR
Title: Cenazede Ölüm
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Français
FR
Title: Joyeuses funérailles
"Les derniers sacrements et les premiers mensonges..."
Español
ES
Title: Un funeral de muerte
"Descanse en paz... si puede."
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend.
This is a great example of a movie. That may seem like a nothing statement, but more movies, especially ones that insist on multi-threaded story lines should pay attention to how this movie works structurally and mechanically. There are about 10 different story lines happening, and it is almost perfectly balanced. There are pivotal moments when the story lines come together (very similar things in "Crash", "Love, Actually", "Snatch", and "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels"), but without having to cut all over the place or having to re-tell parts of the story from other character perspectives. The movie moves on almost seamlessly from event to event, at a rather tilted rate at one point, and is never distracted from the movie.
There are a ton of interesting characters, each with their own motivations, and the increasingly ridiculous scenarios that occur are all well established earlier on so it doesn't seem sudden or jarring.
And if nothing else, Alan Tudyk losing his mind as he deals with being drugged is amazing, and well worth the watch all on it's own.
Unless you're just crippled with anxiety about funerals, I expect that you'll enjoy this one very much.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Death at a Funeral Official Trailer #1 - Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Dinklage Movie (2007) HD