Downton Abbey Fan Movie Night: Gosford Park

Season 3 of Downton Abbey airs January 6 so please join us to discuss the return of your favorite show and watch similar British films. Leading off the series is Gosford Park.

A distinguished ensemble cast, including Dame Maggie Smith of Downton Abbey, star in this murder mystery satire set during an elegant hunting party at a country estate in 1930s England. The soiree brings together different types of people stemming from an aristocratic family and their friends. The interactions between the guests from various societal classes and family servants make for an entertaining and excellent murder mystery.

Starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Jermey Northam, Kristen Scott Thomas, Clive Owen, Kelly Macdonald, Ryan Phillippe, Stephen Fry, Helen Mirren and many more. The film is just over two hours long and is rated R for "some language and brief sexuality."