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Midwinter Break

2026Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

60

DecentGoodWatch score

60

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.

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Family movie night
Friends night
Thought-provoking

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8 of 8

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Directed by: Polly Findlay
Written by: Bernard MacLaverty, Nick Payne
Produced by: Guy Heeley, Floor Onrust
Music by: Hannah Peel

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February 20, 2026 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released: February 20, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, Netherlands
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 61 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Midwinter Break?"

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Where can I stream Midwinter Break?

In the United States, Midwinter Break streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Midwinter Break worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Midwinter Break okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Midwinter Break plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Midwinter Break good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Was Midwinter Break a box office flop?

Budget$4 million

Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.