Overview

• The film streams globally on August 28, releasing at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET/8 a.m. BST, exclusively on Netflix.
• Director Chris Columbus says a nine‑minute companion short, The Priest Who Wasn't a Priest, features cut material and will appear alongside the film on Netflix.
• The adaptation, produced by Amblin Entertainment and directed by Columbus, stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce and more.
• Early reviews cite a cozy tone and streamlined plotting, with reported Rotten Tomatoes scores in the mid‑70s to low‑80s and reactions ranging from disappointment to strong praise for the ensemble.
• After a limited UK cinema run beginning August 22, the release shifts to streaming, with creators and cast expressing eagerness to continue if viewership warrants.