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Downton Abbey

2019Movie2 h 2 minPG

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic646.9Rotten Tomatoes85%92%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

We've been expecting you.

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.

Feels like

  • Period Drama Comfort Watch
  • Upper-Class Etiquette & Intrigue
  • Ensemble Cast Performance
  • British Heritage Spectacle
  • Class Divide Exploration
  • Royal Visit Stakes
  • Gentle Mystery Plot
  • Nostalgic Grandeur
  • Witty Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Michael Engler
Written by
Julian Fellowes
Produced by
Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, Liz Trubridge
Music by
John Lunn

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Facts

September 12, 2019 · 2 h 2 min · PG

Released
September 12, 2019
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$195 million
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!, Dude, Where's My Respect?, The Disease That Shall Not Be Named +9

  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!
  • Dude, Where's My Respect?
  • The Disease That Shall Not Be Named
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Big Fancy House
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Subordinate Excuse
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Passing the Torch
  • Lingerie Scene
  • Laser-Guided Karma

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Downton Abbey?"

Questions about Downton Abbey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Downton Abbey?

Netflix

In the United States, Downton Abbey streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Downton Abbey worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Downton Abbey okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Downton Abbey good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Downton Abbey?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Was Downton Abbey a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$195 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $195 million worldwide, 9.7 times its budget.