Downton Abbey (film)

Downton Abbey
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Engler
Screenplay byJulian Fellowes
Based onDownton Abbey
by Julian Fellowes
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBen Smithard
Edited byMark Day
Music byJohn Lunn
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 9 September 2019 (2019-09-09) (Odeon Luxe Leicester Square)
  • 13 September 2019 (2019-09-13) (United Kingdom)
  • 20 September 2019 (2019-09-20) (United States)
Running time
122 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$13–20 million[2][3]
Box office$194.7 million[4][5]

Downton Abbey is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Michael Engler from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes, based on the television series of the same name created by Fellowes.[6] The film continues the storyline from the series, with much of the original cast returning.[7] Set in 1927, it depicts a royal visit to the Crawley family's stately home in Yorkshire. As royal staff members descend on Downton, an assassin has also arrived and attempts to kill the monarch.

Producer Gareth Neame and Fellowes started planning a feature adaptation in 2016, shortly after the series ended. It was officially confirmed in July 2018 and principal photography began later that month, lasting through to November.

Downton Abbey premiered at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on 9 September 2019 and was released in the United Kingdom on 13 September and in the United States on 20 September by Focus Features.[8] The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $194.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $13–20 million.

A sequel, Downton Abbey: A New Era, was released in the United Kingdom on April 2022 and a third film will be released in September 2025.

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  5. ^ "Downton Abbey (2019)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Julian Fellowes List of Movies and TV Shows | TV Guide". CBS Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Downton Abbey bosses reveal why they didn't bring back Lily James for the movie". Radio Times. 23 December 2018. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Focus Features Announces Production on the Downton Abbey Movie". Focus Features. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.