Gosford Park
Gosford Park

Gosford Park

2001Movie137 minEnglish

In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users85%
Director: Robert AltmanGenres: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In November 1932, a grand hunting party is held at Gosford Park, the opulent English estate of Sir William McCordle and his wife, Lady Sylvia. As the weekend unfolds, a complex web of secrets, lies, and hidden relationships among the aristocratic hosts and their servants comes to light. When Sir William is found murdered, everyone becomes a suspect, and the staff's hidden lives are revealed in a dramatic and darkly comedic fashion.

Critical Reception

Gosford Park was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its intricate screenplay, ensemble cast, and Robert Altman's masterful direction. Critics praised its witty dialogue, sharp social commentary on class distinctions, and the compelling mystery at its core. Audiences also responded positively, appreciating the film's sophisticated storytelling and rich character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stellar ensemble cast and witty, intricate plotting.
  • Lauded for its sharp social commentary on the British class system.
  • Admired for Robert Altman's distinctive directorial style and masterful handling of numerous characters.

Google audience: Google users largely admired Gosford Park for its captivating story, excellent acting, and clever portrayal of social dynamics. Many appreciated the mystery element and the film's sophisticated humor.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (Julian Fellowes). Nominated for six other Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress (multiple nominations). Received multiple BAFTA nominations and wins.

Fun Fact

The sprawling estate depicted in the film, Gosford Park, was actually a combination of three different locations: Wrotham Park, Shepperton Studios, and Badminton House.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I remember watching this and thinking it reminded me of a very exclusive game of Cleudo! The great and the (not so) good assemble at the stately home of "Sir William McCordle" (Sir Michael Gambon). Now what becomes clear as this gathering g...
sykobanana

sykobanana

6/10 Good acting and a solid plot for a murder mystery, but has at least 20-30 minutes of scenes that could have been trimmed, esp as it takes 90min for the murder to occur. I had figured out the key points and was falling asleep at the en...