Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era

2022Movie124 minEnglish

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the south of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. Meanwhile, a Hollywood director seeks to film his latest production at Downton.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users84%
Director: Simon CurtisGenres: Drama, Romance, Period

Plot Summary

The Crawley family travels to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess's newly inherited villa. Meanwhile, a film crew arrives at Downton Abbey to shoot a movie, presenting new opportunities and complications for the residents.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its charming continuation of the beloved characters' stories and the escapist nature of the plot. Some noted it offered a lighter tone than previous installments, focusing on character interactions and gentle humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A delightful and charming continuation that satisfies long-time fans.
  • Offers lighthearted escapism with plenty of witty dialogue and emotional moments.
  • While not as impactful as the original series, it provides a warm and nostalgic viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film, appreciating the return of familiar characters and the engaging storylines. Many viewers found it to be a feel-good movie that provided a pleasant escape and a satisfying conclusion to some character arcs.

Fun Fact

The film features a storyline where a silent film is being made at Downton, a nod to the historical shift in the film industry from silent movies to 'talkies' during the late 1920s, the era in which the movie is set.

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Coco Sea

Coco Sea

The elegant, grand cinematography seduces your soul and attention throughout the film. The august natural environs and splendid humin environs complement one another. The modest yet haute fashion is desirable. The sailing, soothing, splayin...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

After all this time, I didn’t expect Julian Fellowes to mess with his formula and start having radical plot twists and unexpected tragedies and mayhem. It is a comfortable family viewing franchise. If anything, except for the same-sex relat...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This latest offering from Julian Fellowes presents two stories centred around the landed "Grantham" family. The first sees the dashing "Barker" (Hugh Dancy) come to Downton to make a film - that will pay for a much needed new roof - and soo...