The critically acclaimed murder mystery Gosford Park, starring a fantastic British cast, will soon be leaving a UK streaming platform. This 1930s-set film centers around a weekend gathering of wealthy guests at a country estate. When one of them is found murdered, suspicion falls on everyone present.
When the host of a weekend shooting party at a country house is found murdered, suspicion falls on everyone present – both the guests and the staff, as it appears many had reasons to want him dead.
The group included financially struggling relatives of the deceased, as well as Hollywood film producer and songwriter Ivor Novello.
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The film Gosford Park will no longer be available on BBC iPlayer in 19 days, on December 29th. If you want to watch it for free on the UK streaming service, you have less than three weeks to do so.
The film, a period drama directed by Robert Altman, features a remarkable cast including Michael Gambon (known for Harry Potter), Kristin Scott Thomas (Slow Horses), Charles Dance (The King’s Man), Jeremy Northam (Emma), Bob Balaban (Close Encounters of the Third Kind), and Ryan Phillippe (Cruel Intentions).
The cast also includes Stephen Fry, Kelly Macdonald, Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, Eileen Atkins, Emily Watson, Alan Bates, Derek Jacobi, and Richard E. Grant.
The movie, which came out in 2001, has received strong reviews, earning an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 163 reviews. Critics particularly highlighted the excellent performances by the actors.
According to Variety, Gosford Park is one of Robert Altman’s best films, thanks to its talented cast, clever writing, and unique English location.
According to The Globe and Mail, Gosford Park is an enjoyable film, even though it has some unique elements. It’s a lighthearted movie with a large cast clearly dedicated to providing entertainment.
According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Robert Altman’s film, featuring a brilliant British cast, is a uniquely funny and refreshing take on the traditional British costume drama – it avoids feeling old-fashioned or stuffy.
Roger Ebert described Gosford Park as a rich, witty, and complex film, characteristic of director Robert Altman’s style.
Gosford Park is available via BBC iPlayer until 29 December.
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