Downton Abbey

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2019 • 122 min • Drama · Romance · History

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

1282 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
71 Audience · 1280 · 49%

The Crawley family and their staff prepare for a royal visit, which brings excitement, drama, and challenges to Downton Abbey. Secrets emerge, romances blossom, and everyone unites to ensure the success of this monumental event. The future of the estate and its inhabitants hangs in the balance.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Mild peril during a car accident
A character briefly falls ill
Discussions about class structure

What it models well

Loyalty and family bonds
Teamwork and collaboration
Respect across social classes
Adapting to change

Talk about it after

Different social classes and their roles
Historical context of the 1920s
The importance of tradition vs. progress
Serving a greater purpose

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Top billed cast

Director: Michael Engler • Crew: Julian Fellowes

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
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.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
‘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 Read Chris' full article...…
SWITCH., TMDB Community