Overview

• Chris Columbus directs the adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller, with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie leading the cast for Netflix and Amblin.
• The film arrives on August 28 following a limited UK theatrical run, with release expected at 12 a.m. PT, 3 a.m. ET and 8 a.m. BST.
• A separate short, The Priest Who Wasn’t a Priest, runs about nine minutes and features material cut from the theatrical edit.
• Early critical response is generally favorable, with Rotten Tomatoes showing roughly 81% from initial reviews.
• Cast and filmmakers say they want to adapt the sequel novel, with Netflix indicating any greenlight will depend on early viewership.