Shit Year_
Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the peace and quiet she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she can’t stand herself now that she has given up the only thing she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if her life was lived through the characters she has played on stage and screen.
Starring
Ellen Barkin, Luke Grimes, Bob Einstein
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Shit Year was released 16 years ago in 2010.
Overview
Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the peace and quiet she longed for is disrupted by the noi...
Shit Year is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Ellen Barkin
Colleen West
Luke Grimes
Harvey West
Bob Einstein
Rick
Theresa Randle
Marion
Melora Walters
Shelly
Josh Blaylock
Not Marcus
DB
Djuna Bel
Girl in Bed
David Zellner
Hal Ashland
Rickie Lee Jones
Narrator
RE
Ruth Elliott
Woman at School
London Vale
Skin Person
KR
Kavita Rao
Skin Person
NH
Nikolai Haas
Skin Person
KK
Kevin Keirstead
Skin Person
NA
Nate Archer
Tractor Man/Beach Bum
TA
Tiffany Anders
Checkout Girl
HC
Hannah Crane
Young Girl
AR
Anna Renee Crane
Hal's Assistant
AZ
Asdrubal Zapata
Tamale Boy
DB
Djuna Bel
Girl on Bed
BOX OFFICE
$200K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
4.7/10 (6 votes)
Budget
$200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Shit Year about?
Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the peace and quiet she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she can’t stand herself now that she has given up the only thing she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if her life was lived through the characters she has played on stage and screen.
How long is Shit Year?
Shit Year has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Shit Year?
The cast of Shit Year includes Ellen Barkin, Luke Grimes, Bob Einstein, Theresa Randle, Melora Walters.
What is the rating of Shit Year?
Shit Year has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama