Downton Abbey Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 20, 2019

Downton Abbey

Release Date: Friday, September 20, 2019 Theaters

Director: Brian Percival

Starring: Imelda Staunton • Geraldine James • Simon Jones • David Haig • Tuppence Middleton

PG Drama N/A

3 / 5.0

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house.

Drama Based on TV Period

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Who stars in Downton Abbey – Cast List

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Imelda Staunton
Maleficent, Paddington in Peru
Geraldine James
Arthur, Benediction
S
Simon Jones
D
David Haig
T
Tuppence Middleton
Jupiter Ascending, Possessor Uncut
K
Kate Phillips
Benediction, The Aftermath
S
Stephen Campbell Moore
Season of the Witch, The Bank Job
Michelle Dockery
Here, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
J
Joanne Froggatt
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Filth
H
Hugh Bonneville
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Paddington in Peru
E
Elizabeth McGovern
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Commuter
Laura Carmichael
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, A United Kingdom

Who is making Downton Abbey – Crew List

A look at Downton Abbey behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brian Percival last helmed The Book Thief. The film's writer Julian Fellowes last penned Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Downton Abbey: A New Era.

Director: Brian Percival
Screenwriter: Julian Fellowes
Producers: Julian Fellowes
Gareth Neame
Liz Trubridge

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Carnival Films

Production – What we know about the Downton Abbey

Key Facts

The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country home. Over its 6 seasons, the series garnered 3 Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Special BAFTA award and 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys - even earning a Guinness World Record for the highest critically rated TV show along the way.
As Michael Edelstein, president at NBCUniversal International Studios, told the Associated Press: “We are working on getting the script right and then we’ve got to figure out how to get the (cast) together. Because as you know, people go on and do other things. But we’re hopeful to make a movie sometime next year [2018] (6/22/17).”
A big screen adaptation of the popular period series.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2019

Completed

Changed Downton Abbey movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography begin August 31, 2018.

Jul 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Begins production late summer.

Jun 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Likely set to head into production next year.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for for thematic elements, some suggestive material, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Downton Abbey Trailers and Clips

Downton Abbey

Official Trailer

Downton Abbey

Teaser Trailer

Downton Abbey Release Date: When was the film released?

Downton Abbey was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 20 , 2019. There were 16 16 other movies released on the same date, including Running With the Devil, Ad Astra and The Wedding Year.

The estimated home release date for Downton Abbey is currently being determined. Stay tuned!