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Kate Winslet’s Directorial Debut ‘Goodbye June’ Lands on Netflix Today

The family drama marks Winslet’s feature directing debut from a script by her son Joe Anders.

Overview

  • Goodbye June begins streaming on Netflix on Dec. 24 after a limited UK theatrical run that started on Dec. 12.
  • Winslet directed, produced and stars in the film, though she says she tried to recast her role before Netflix and her cast encouraged her to remain.
  • Written by Joe Anders, the ensemble features Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn and Timothy Spall.
  • Winslet has said the story drew on the loss of her mother and that making the film took a personal toll.
  • During new interviews, she recounted being told as a teen to settle for “fat girl parts,” described intrusive paparazzi attention after Titanic including alleged phone tapping, and noted gendered remarks she received as a first-time director; The Independent gave the film two stars.