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country/region to buy onlineMovie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 125 mins.
Release date - 27-04-2022
Release year - 2022
Genres - Drama, Romance
Overall ratings and scores for Downton Abbey: A New Era:
Happiness Score - 7.254/10, World Popularity Score - 74.106/100, IMDB Score - 7.5, Metascore - 63, Internet Movie Database - 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 86%, Metacritic - 63/100, .
Downton Abbey: A New Era movie has Total Global Votes - 181, Total IMD Votes - 15,140
Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Introduction: Movie Downton Abbey: A New Era, release year 2022 is written by Julian Fellowes and directed by Simon Curtis. The leading star-cast in this movie are Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer
Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes on Balancing Comedy and Drama | 60 Second Film School
Author Annie Gray and Chef Nini Nguyen Bake Teatime Scones | Downton Kitchen | Ep 2
Kevin Doyle and Chef Nini Nguyen Bake Veal and Ham Pie | Downton Kitchen | Ep 1
The Ornately Detailed Costumes of Downton Abbey: A New Era with Joe Zee | Dressed | Ep 3
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA - Fireside Chat Ep. 4 - Only in Theaters Friday
Focus Foodie | Downton Abbey: A New Era | Cocktails & Gruyère Gougères | Ep 4
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA - Fireside Chat Ep. 3 - Only in Theaters May 20
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA - Fireside Chat Ep. 2 - Only in Theaters May 20
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA - Fireside Chat Ep. 1 - Only in Theaters May 20
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: 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.
Movie story-line: 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.
Movie synopsis: Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.Plot summaryAdd synopsis
Highlights - Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
Total budget - $40,000,000.00
Total revenue - $88,000,000.00
Produced by - Carnival Films
Produced in - United Kingdom
Available languages - English (English), French (Français),
Homepage URL - https://www.universalpictures.co.uk/micro/downton-abbey-a-new-era
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination.
Certificate(s) - US : PG US : PG US : PG US : PG GB : PG HU : APTA SE : PG ES : PG RO : ท AT : 12+ TH : IIA DK : PG13 HK : U
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
Lead Actors - Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery
Writer(s) - Julian Fellowes
Director(s) - Simon Curtis
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
What is the release date of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
Release date of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is 27-04-2022.
What is the total runtime of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) in minutes?
Total runtime of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) in minutes is 124 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) movie is around $40,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is around $88,000,000.00.
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Worldwide pupularity of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) movie is 74.106%.
What is the name of the production company of film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
Production company of film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is/are Carnival Films, .
Which country the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is United Kingdom, .
Which language the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is produced in?
Film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is produced in English (English), French (Français), language(s).
Which Genre the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) belongs to?
Movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is categorized under Drama, Romance genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
Lead actors of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) are Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery.
Who is the writer of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
The writer(s) of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is/are Julian Fellowes.
Who is the director of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)?
The director(s) of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) is/are Simon Curtis.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) movie?
Movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) has 1 nomination. awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) in-short?
Short plot of movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022): 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..
What is the full story of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) movie?
Full plot of movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022): Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.Plot summaryAdd synopsis.
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You can find the full details of movie Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11703710
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
Full Starcast:
Name: Hugh Bonneville
Character: Robert Crawley
Name: Maggie Smith
Character: Violet Crawley
Name: Jim Carter
Character: Charles Carson
Name: Michelle Dockery
Character: Lady Mary Josephine Talbot
Name: Elizabeth McGovern
Character: Cora Crawley
Name: Imelda Staunton
Character: Maud Bagshaw
Name: Penelope Wilton
Character: Isobel Merton
Name: Robert James-Collier
Character: Thomas Barrow
Name: Lesley Nicol
Character: Beryl Patmore
Name: Allen Leech
Character: Tom Branson
Name: Laura Carmichael
Character: Lady Edith Pelham
Name: Phyllis Logan
Character: Mrs Hughes
Name: Dominic West
Character: Guy Dexter
Name: Harry Hadden-Paton
Character: Bertie Hexham
Name: Hugh Dancy
Character: Jack Barber
Name: Brendan Coyle
Character: John Bates
Name: Joanne Froggatt
Character: Anna Bates
Name: Raquel Cassidy
Character: Phyllis Baxter
Name: Kevin Doyle
Character: Joseph Molesley
Name: Michael Fox
Character: Andy Parker
Name: Laura Haddock
Character: Myrna Dagleish
Name: Nathalie Baye
Character: Mme de Montmirail
Name: Fifi Hart
Character: Sybbie Branson
Name: Jonathan Coy
Character: Murray
Name: Samantha Bond
Character: Lady Rosamund Painswick
Name: Tuppence Middleton
Character: Lucy Branson
Name: Douglas Reith
Character: Lord Merton
Name: Oliver Barker
Character: George
Name: Zac Barker
Character: George
Name: Sophie McShera
Character: Daisy Parker
Name: Sue Johnston
Character: Gladys Denker
Name: Jonathan Zaccaï
Character: Montmirail
Name: Charlie Watson
Character: Albert
Name: Archer Robbins
Character: Johnnie
Name: Eva Samms
Character: Marigold
Name: Karina Samms
Character: Marigold
Name: Paul Copley
Character: Mason
Name: Alex MacQueen
Character: Mr Stubbins
Name: David Robb
Character: Dr Clarkson
Name: Megan Barker
Character: Caroline Talbot (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Andrew Dunn
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Julian Fellowes
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Julian Fellowes
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Julian Fellowes
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Characters
Name: John Lunn
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Donal Woods
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Simon Curtis
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Adam Recht
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Gareth Neame
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Nigel Marchant
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Liz Trubridge
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Jill Trevellick
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Mark Hubbard
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Anna Mary Scott Robbins
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Designer
Reviews Section
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 soon makes friends with the absentee-husbanded "Lady Mary" (Michelle Dockery). Sadly, though, he soon discovers that silent movies are rapidly losing their charm - and the stars, especially an entertaining "Myrna" (Laura Haddock) are facing a challenge that ended the careers of many a silent movie star - a voice that could strip paint. Meantime the grown ups head to the south of France to investigate a beautiful villa that has been bequeathed to the elderly Dowager Countess, and where they must tread a fine line between a generous welcome and open hostility from the erstwhile owners of this lavish property. We flit between the two threads effortlessly, with plenty of grand cinematography at both Highclere Castle and on the Côte D'Azur. The script is frequently quite amusing - with most of the best lines from those "downstairs"; there is a soupçon of romance, the odd bit of melodrama and loads for fans of these characters to enjoy. I found the Deborah Mitford-esque ending quite poignant too, with the Dames Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton alongside a film-stealing scene from the underused Kevin Doyle ("Moseley") adding weight and pith to the story. I still struggle with Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville is most certainly not at his best here, and the French story seems contrived at times, but essentially this is just another stylish template for some well established acting talent to deliver well established roles in a characterful and engaging fashion. Looks good and is, but I have to say - I do hope it really is the end of an era...
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 relationship element, it is less adventurous than it used to be. But that is all fine with me. It is like the new All Creatures Great and Small series: I know what to expect, but with an ensemble characters I know and like I don’t care. There were a few incidents that weren’t quite believable, such as a novice writer suddenly becoming a successful playwright, but it suited the plot and helped fill out the feel-good developments for nearly all the characters. There were no thrills chills or spills, but enough gentle humor and plot development to keep me engaged and watching with interest to the end.
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