Saturday, December 20, 2025

Tag: Simon Curtis

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)*

4226_D004_00047_R (L to R) Laura Carmichael stars as Lady Edith, Hugh Bonneville as Robert Grantham, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Grantham and Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Hexham in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release. Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Title: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Rating: PG
Directed by: Simon Curtis
Written by: Julian Fellowes
Starring: Simon Russell Beale, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Alessandro Nivola, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley, and Douglas Reith
Release Date: 9/12/2025
Running Time: 123 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

Click to see what's during the credits
  • The first part of the credits play over a long shot of Lord and Lady Grantham walking away from Downton Abbey.
  • Later we see quick clips of the various couples at their homes. The final shot is Lady Mary reading with her children.


Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (+4 rating, 4 votes)
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Memoriam:
In loving memory of
Dame Maggie Smith
1934 – 2024

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

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Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

4178_D054_01693-01700_RCC (l-r.) Harry Hadden-Paton stars as Bertie Pelham, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Smith and Allen Leech as Tom Branson in DOWNTON ABBEY: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben Blackall / ©2022 Focus Features LLC

Title: Downton Abbey: A New Era
Rating: PG
Directed by: Simon Curtis
Written by: Julian Fellowes
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Michael Fox, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nicol, Douglas Reith, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï
Release Date: 5/20/2022
Running Time: 125 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Follows the cast on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Javier and Frank for this submission


Art of Racing in the Rain, The (2019)

Title: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Rating: PG
Directed by: Simon Curtis
Written by: Mark Bomback
Based on the novel by: Garth Stein
Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Gary Cole, Kathy Baker, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Martin Donovan, and the voice of Kevin Costner
Release Date: 8/9/2019
Running Time: 109 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
A heartfelt tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his bond with his owner, Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition and understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life – his wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), their young daughter Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Holly and Caleb for this submission


Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)

Will Tilston in the film GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. Photo by David Appleby. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved

Title: Goodbye Christopher Robin
Rating: PG
Directed by: Simon Curtis
Written by: Frank Cottrell Boyce, and Simon Vaughan
Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald, Alex Lawther, and Will Tilston
Release Date: 9/29/2017
Running Time: 89 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Goodbye Christopher Robin gives a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin (Will Tilston), whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh. Along with his mother Daphne (Margot Robbie), and his nanny Olive (Kelly Macdonald), Christopher Robin and his family are swept up in the international success of the books; the enchanting tales bringing hope and comfort to England after the First World War. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Steve Christian

Special thanks to Adam for this submission


Woman in Gold (2015)

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Title: Woman in Gold
Rating: PG-13
Director: Simon Curtis
Writer: Alexi Kaye Campbell
Based on the true events of: Maria Altmann and E. Randol Schoenberg
Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Brühl
Release Date: 4/1/2015
Running Time: 109 minutes

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Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.


What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Dedication: Dedicated to the memories of Maria Altmann, Hubertus Czernin, Fritz Altmann, Charles Altmann and the Bloch-Bauer Family, Susi Spitz, John Curtis and Max Weinstein