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Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

Drama · Romance · History · 2019

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.

Movie details

Downton Abbey

“We've been expecting you.”

2019 Drama · Romance · History 2h 2m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Downton Abbey?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Engler

Written by

Julian Fellowes

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

Court is in session

Put Downton Abbey on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.