Kate Winslet and Timothy Spall’s “perfect” drama with the “year’s best cast” just landed on Netflix

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The new British drama, Goodbye June, featuring Kate Winslet and Timothy Spall, is now available on Netflix. With a strong cast and Kate Winslet making her directorial debut, it’s expected to be a popular choice this holiday season.

This film marks Kate Winslet’s first time directing. It centers on a family preparing for Christmas while facing the impending loss of their mother (played by Helen Mirren), and how they cope with their sadness together.

Written by Kate Winslet’s son, Joe Alwyn, Goodbye June was a highly anticipated British film. It’s now available to stream on Netflix after a brief run in theaters.

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The film also stars Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift, and Raza Jaffrey.

Critics are generally enjoying Goodbye June. Currently, 69% of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes give the film a positive rating, based on 48 reviews.

In a four-star review, Digital Spy praised the drama, calling its cast the “best of the year.” The review also noted that the actors beautifully conveyed the film’s emotional core, making them a filmmaker’s ideal ensemble.

Even though the characters occasionally fall into familiar tropes and the endings are sometimes predictable, the actors are skilled enough to create realistic personalities and a genuine sense of family.

Empire Magazine praised the film as a powerful first effort from Winslet as a director, highlighting excellent performances from the actors. They suggested it’s a refreshing alternative to overly sweet and sentimental Christmas movies.

Before the show came out, Kate Winslet talked to Digital Spy and explained that while the story takes place during Christmas, she doesn’t consider it a Christmas movie. She discussed the show’s deeper themes in the interview.

The actor, who also directed and produced the film, said he enjoyed the Christmas setting, though he doesn’t consider it a Christmas movie, despite some people describing it that way.

I believe this movie would have resonated with audiences even if we’d released it in May. It deals with relatable themes – difficult family relationships and the emotional impact of challenging experiences – which many people can connect with.

Goodbye June is streaming now on Netflix.

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2025-12-24 11:19