You can now watch Gosford Park on the BBC. This acclaimed period mystery, featuring Maggie Smith and Helen Mirren, is set in the 1930s and centers around a weekend shooting party where a crime occurs, making everyone a suspect.
A weekend getaway at a grand country house takes a dark turn when the host is found murdered. Suspicion falls on everyone present – both the guests and the household staff – as it becomes clear that many had reasons to want him gone.
The group included financially struggling relatives of the deceased, as well as Hollywood film producer and songwriter Ivor Novello.
Now that Gosford Park has finished airing on BBC Two, it’s available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer for viewers in the UK who have a TV licence.
Robert Altman directed this film, which boasts a remarkable British cast. Helen Mirren and Smith star alongside Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas, Stephen Fry, Kelly Macdonald, Clive Owen, and Eileen Atkins.
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The film also stars Charles Dance, Jeremy Northam, Bob Balaban, Ryan Phillippe, Emily Watson, Alan Bates, Derek Jacobi, and Richard E. Grant.
Gosford Park was a critical success, earning an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 163 reviews. The Daily Telegraph praised it as a “brilliant” film.
Robert Altman’s latest film is a clever blend of period drama and mystery, reminiscent of shows like Upstairs Downstairs and the novels of Agatha Christie. However, its greatest strength lies in its insightful commentary on society, making it one of Altman’s best works to date.
According to The Independent, this film offers a remarkably insightful and artful portrayal of British society in the 1930s. What makes it even more impressive is that it was created by Robert Altman, an American director from the South, who was 76 years old at the time. They called it a truly exceptional experience.
According to Slate, the film is a remarkable achievement, uniquely directed by Altman. They praise his ability to blend humor, warmth, and sharp criticism, as well as his talent for assembling and directing such a strong cast who all deliver exceptional performances.
According to Variety, Gosford Park is one of Robert Altman’s best films, thanks to its strong cast, clever writing, and unique setting in England.
Gosford Park is now streaming on BBC iPlayer.
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