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Downton Abbey

2019 2h 2m
Drama Romance History
MOVIEVIBE Rating
7.2/10
1,291 reviews
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Downton Abbey

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

"We've been expecting you."

Top Billed Cast

Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Robert Crawley
Laura Carmichael
Laura Carmichael
Edith Crawley
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Charles Carson
Raquel Cassidy
Raquel Cassidy
Phyllis Baxter
Brendan Coyle
Brendan Coyle
John Bates
Michelle Dockery
Michelle Dockery
Mary Crawley
Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt
Anna Bates
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Cora Crawley

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

S SWITCH. Verified TMDB Critic
2019-09-09

‘Downton Abby’s’ transition to film isn't going to make it onto any worst film-to-TV adaptions lists, but it is a mediocre film that offers two hours of fun for fans of the show. If you’re not a fan, there is absolutely no reason to see it. The film seems more like an extended TV special rather than a theatrical film, but fans won’t be mad to see it on the big screen.
- Chris dos Santos

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-downton-abbey-transition-from-tv-to-film-not-as-classy-as-expected...

C CinemaSerf Verified TMDB Critic
2024-05-30

Lord Julian Fellowes television series' had largely passed me by, so it did take about half an hour for me to establish who was who/married to whom/related to whom/liked/loathed and generally to get my bearings. Once that was all done, the film moves along apace; looks great and portrays the tail end of the period of the pre-eminence of the British landed aristocracy with style and panache. Dames Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton stand out, though feature sparingly and as you'd expect - the costumes, cinematography and score are very good. It is a delightful, though hardly thought-provoking wat...