Gosford Park

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Gosford Park

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Released Dec 26, 2001

2h 17m

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

Drama

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Robert Altman, one of America's most distinctive filmmakers, journeys to England for the first time to create a unique film mosaic with an outstanding ensemble cast. Set in the 1930's, Gosford Park brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

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Critics Consensus

A mixture of Upstairs, Downstairs, Clue, and perceptive social commentary, Gosford Park ranks among director Altman's best.

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Kat Sachs

Chicago Reader

I could have watched several more hours of it, which is something I could essentially achieve by watching Downton Abbey, but I feel much more engaged in Altman’s care.

Aug 28, 2025

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Roger Clarke

Independent (UK)

I don't think I've ever seen the British class system of the 1930s so artfully dissected. It's all the more remarkable when you consider that Altman is a 76-year-old American -- albeit a Southern gent. A huge, huge treat.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 8, 2023

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Telegraph Staff

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Robert Altman's brilliant new film is part Upstairs Downstairs, part Agatha Christie, but mainly it is a piece of social observation as good as anything Altman has hitherto delivered.

Nov 8, 2023

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

A masterclass in narrative plate-spinning from Robert Altman and his feast of a cast.

Oct 7, 2023

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Not exactly a "comedy", even a dark one, but suffused with a tart, ironic wit.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 28, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A beautifully acted, intricately made, and delightfully critical picture that nonetheless locates moments of humanity in a debased class system.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 14, 2022

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Alan P

I wanted to like this film - A bunch of upper class people in a stately home, and then there's a murder. Written by Julian Fellows, who penned Downton Abbey, but honestly I got bored of it, to the extent that with 20 minutes to go, I just googled who the murderer was because I'd had enough. It has a british A-list cast, but they are either mis-used or chewing on the scenary trying to outdo each other. As for being a comedy... well, nothing even remotely like a smile crossed my lips at any time. I guess, I wanted an old fashioned 'whodunnit' but really got something else.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Jacob B

Robert Altman’s last great film. As with his other masterpieces, the setting and the plot (or lack of) are merely incidental to his main interest, the characters. This Agatha Christie style “who dunnit”, set in an English manor, boast an impressive British cast and snappy dialogue and pays homage to an early style of filmmaking (very reminiscent of the French film “Rules Of The Game”). Altman was rarely better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Meri S.

If I hadn’t have watched Downton Abby I’m not sure how much I would have liked this film. DA gave me a better understanding of where the film was going. Stellar cast with quality period sets and costumes. And DA is based off of Gosford Park; same creator. Who knew?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Ben W

Loved it. I'd remove Stephen Fry's cameo 27th July 2025ce

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Nigel W

Unfortunately, this is Altman's most overrated film in my opinion. Boring, uneventful. Hard for me to accept these characters as muich more than fictitious beings prancing around to serve a purpose I did not quite understand. A bit pap to say the least

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Nashville I.

An old-timey way of filmmaking, Gosford is half murder mystery, half Downton. The cast is stellar…some of the better character actors of the last 20 years.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Synopsis

Robert Altman, one of America's most distinctive filmmakers, journeys to England for the first time to create a unique film mosaic with an outstanding ensemble cast. Set in the 1930's, Gosford Park brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

Director: Robert Altman
Producer: Robert Altman, David Levy, Bob Balaban
Screenwriter: Julian Fellowes
Distributor: USA Films
Production Co: Sandcastle 5 Productions, USA Films, Capitol Films, Film Council, Medusa Film
Rating: R (Some Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.3M
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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