6.9
In 1962, Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl retreat to the English countryside to bring up their young family. The seemingly unlikely pair find their relationship put to the test by a tragic loss.
Hugh Bonneville
Roald Dahl
Keeley Hawes
Patricia Neal
Sam Heughan
Paul Newman
Michael Jibson
Pete Perkins
Sam Phillips
Young Doctor
Bobby O'Neill
Gus Perkins
Darcey Ewart
Olivia
Geoffrey Palmer
Conleth Hill
Brett Fancy
Prue Clarke
Grant Crookes
Mourner (uncredited)
Jamie Martin
Postman
Director, Writer
John Hay
Novel
Stephen Michael Shearer
Writer
David Logan
February 23, 2021
10
I have never followed the lives of celebrities a la People magazine or whatever, but still I was surprised to learn that children’s author Ronald Dahl and actress Patricia Neal were married. How did I not know that? This movie is apparently based on a book written by Ms. Neal.
The book covers a well worn topic, a family dealing with a tragic loss that threatens to break the parents up over how they grieve differently. There is an added financial pressure applied here, as both of their careers are at a stagnant point.
I thought the writing and the acting were excellent and made this the best movie so far here in 2021.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$200,000.00
Revenue:
$0.00