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First Trailer for Brenda BlethynAndrea Riseborough Film 'Dragonfly' Debuts as UK Release Set for Nov. 7

Early acclaim, including a shared Tribeca performance award, frames the rollout.

Overview

  • Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams, Dragonfly stars Brenda Blethyn as Elsie and Andrea Riseborough as Colleen, with Jason Watkins as Elsie’s son.
  • The trailer spotlights a tentative bond between a lonely pensioner and her younger neighbour that edges into darker territory without revealing key turns.
  • The film holds an early 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes following its festival run and initial reviews from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian.
  • UK distributors have set a theatrical release for 7 November 2025, following premieres at Tribeca in June and Edinburgh in August.
  • Though it has played some horror festivals, Williams has said he does not classify the film as horror despite acknowledging certain horrific elements.