Year of the Comet

"A comedy about romance and other perilous adventures."

Apr 24 1992 PG-13 1h 31m
Action, Adventure, Comedy

Year of the Comet is a 1992 romantic comedy adventure film about the pursuit of the most valuable bottle of wine in history. The title refers to the year it was bottled, 1811, which was known for the Great Comet of 1811, and also as one of the best years in history for European wine.

Plot

What seemed to be a simple little trip becomes an international chase, when an extremely rare bottle of wine's discovered (bottled during the appearance of the Great Comet of 1811). Margaret Harwood's sent to retrieve it so it can be auctioned. Oliver Plexico is her travel guide/bodyguard, because there's other people who desperately want this bottle, and they'll stop at nothing to get it.

Written by

William Goldman

Directed by

Peter Yates

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment, New Line Cinema

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,962
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA