The Weekend Away: Netflix film release date, who is in cast with Leighton Meester, and is it a true story?

Set in Croatia, the movie tells the story of Beth (Meester)  who is tasked with solving her best friend’s murder.

Filled with twists and turns, the thriller is bound to get audiences screaming at their screens.

Here’s everything you need to know about  The Weekend Away - and when it’s on TV.

What is The Weekend Away about?

Netflix’s new thriller follows best friends Beth (Leighton Meester) and Kate (Christina Wolfe) as they go on a girls’ weekend to Croatia.

Beth, a new mother, is bored with her married life and her monotonous routine.

The weekend starts as any girls trip would - with copious amounts of alcohol and dancing.

But it soon turns sour when Kate goes missing and is found dead.

Beth, being a concerned friend, does her best to find out what happened but the Croatian police start to suspect that she may be involved.

She quickly finds herself in a downward spiral as she races to find out the truth.

The film keeps us on the edge of our seats as we follow  Beth on a murder mystery that is filled with dark secrets and untrustworthy  characters.

Who stars in the cast of The Weekend Away?

Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, The Roommate) is the lead actress, playing Beth, a mother and wife who is bored with her life.

Acting opposite her is Christina Wolfe (Batwoman, The Royals) as free spirit Kate who is murdered.

Romance interests in the film include Zain who is played by Ziad Bakri (Blind Sun, Mafak)  and Pavic who is played by Amar Bukvic (Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Infinity Pool).

The film was directed by Kim Farrant (Strangerland, Rush) and the screenplay was written by Sarah Alderson (S.W.A.T, The Sound).

Is The Weekend Away based on a true story?

No, the film is not based on a true story but it is based on a book.

Sarah Alderson wrote the book The Weekend Away in 2020 after she took a trip with her female friends.

Luckily for the author her travels were not similar to the ones she wrote for her characters.

She was inspired by female friendships and the life changes that women go through in their 20s and 30s.

So whilst The Weekend Away is a dark thriller it also focuses on themes of deep connection and self identity.

Where was The Weekend Away filmed?

Most of the filming took place in the cities of Split, Dubrovnik, and Zagreb in Croatia.

The film was shot in the summer of 2021.

Notable Croatian settings in the film include the church of St. Blaza, Franjo Tudman Square, Fort Lovrijenac and the Gregory of Nin statue.

How can I  watch The Weekend Away?

The film drops onto Netflix on 3 March 2022, and is one hour and 29 minutes long.