Year One (2009)
Two banished hunter-gatherers embark on a brisk, absurd adventure through the ancient world.
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
How intense is Year One?
Year One has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Year One feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistpulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyDate night
Where to stream Year One
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Year One for you?
Is Year One scary?
No. Year One is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Year One gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Year One sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Year One OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Year One?
Year One runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Year One?
Year One is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Year One have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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