The Long Weekend

Ed Waxman is a stressed professional in the advertising industry facing a tight deadline for a major campaign to save his career. While struggling with his work and the aftermath of a breakup, Ed is aided by his brother, Cooper. Unlike Ed, Cooper is a carefree aspiring actor who views life as a party. Over the course of one weekend, Cooper attempts to help his brother overcome a creative block and find romance by arranging various dates. Despite a series of disastrous encounters, the brothers spend the holiday trying to balance professional pressure with a search for love.

This Canadian romantic comedy was directed by Pat Holden, marking the first of two films he directed before Awaydays in 2009. The movie was written by Tad Safran and stars Brendan Fehr as Ed Waxman and Chris Klein as Cooper, with a supporting cast including Chandra West, Cobie Smulders, Paul Campbell, and Craig Fairbrass.

Produced by Brightlight Pictures, the film had a worldwide box office return of 2 million USD. Audience reception was mixed, as reflected in the ratings on major databases. The film holds a 5.2 rating on IMDb based on 8,400 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 144 votes.