Olivia Colman’s “unmissable” drama is the Netflix movie to watch this weekend

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Looking for a film to watch this weekend? Consider The Lost Daughter, starring Olivia Colman. This highly-rated psychological drama is now available for streaming in the UK, having been released in 2021.

Inspired by Elena Ferrante’s novel, The Lost Daughter tells the story of Leda, a college professor in her fifties who escapes to Greece for a long break. While there, she meets Nina, a young mother overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood.

This film delves into complex issues like guilt, sadness, the challenges of motherhood, and betrayal, weaving together scenes from different time periods. If this emotional and realistic story sounds interesting, read on for more information.

Who’s in The Lost Daughter?

The film features Olivia Colman as Leda Caruso, with Jessie Buckley portraying young Leda. Dakota Johnson plays Nina, Ed Harris is Lyle, Dagmara Domińczyk appears as Callisto (Callie), and Paul Mescal plays Will.

What did the critics say about The Lost Daughter?

With a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 236 reviews, The Lost Daughter is one of Olivia Colman’s most critically acclaimed films. The movie is directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who also wrote the screenplay – marking her first time directing a feature film.

Digital Spy gave the movie a five-star review, calling it “unmissable.” They praised The Lost Daughter for its subtle power, explaining that the film’s brilliance comes from how all its pieces fit together. The review highlighted the movie’s insightful exploration of human nature, especially the complexities of being a woman – as a daughter and a mother – and its ability to resonate deeply with viewers, even those parts of themselves they don’t fully understand. Digital Spy described this as a rare and wonderful kind of cinematic magic.

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The Seattle Times described the movie as one that stays with you long after you’ve seen it, comparing it to lingering clouds after a storm. Entertainment Weekly simply called it “Transcendent.”

According to Rolling Stone, Olivia Colman perfectly embodies the complex and heartbreaking character created by Elena Ferrante. Maggie Gyllenhaal skillfully captures Colman’s performance, portraying a sense of wonder and surprise at how genuinely and powerfully Colman brings the character of Leda to life.

Where can I watch The Lost Daughter?

The Lost Daughter is available to watch right now on Netflix UK, with a subscription.

Subscriptions begin at £5.99 a month for the Standard plan with ads. The Standard plan in 1080p resolution costs £12.99, and the Premium plan with 4K resolution is £18.99 per month.

Other Olivia Colman movies you can stream now

Want to watch a bunch of movies back-to-back? You’re in luck! There are lots of other films starring Olivia Colman available on different streaming platforms.

The 2025 film, The Roses, is available to stream on Disney+. It features Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a couple whose marriage dramatically unravels.

You can watch Anthony Hopkins’ acclaimed film, The Father, right now on Lionsgate+, which is available as a channel through Amazon Prime Video.

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2026-05-16 12:19