Downton Abbey (film)

Downton Abbey
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Engler
Screenplay byJulian Fellowes
Based onDownton Abbey
by Julian Fellowes
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBen Smithard
Edited byMark Day
Music byJohn Lunn
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 9 September 2019 (2019-09-09) (Odeon Luxe Leicester Square)
  • 13 September 2019 (2019-09-13) (United Kingdom)
  • 20 September 2019 (2019-09-20) (United States)
Running time
122 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$13–20 million
Box office$194.7 million

Downton Abbey is a 2019 historical drama film directed by Michael Engler from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes, based on the television series of the same name created by Fellowes. The film continues the storyline from the series, with much of the original cast returning. It was followed by two sequels, Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025).

Set in 1927, the film depicts a royal visit to the Crawley family's stately home in Yorkshire. As royal staff members descend on Downton, an assassin has also arrived and attempts to kill the monarch.

Focus Features premiered Downton Abbey at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on 9 September 2019, with a wide release on 13 September in the United Kingdom, and 20 September in the United States. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $194.7 million worldwide.