Gosford Park
Movie • 2001 • 137 min
R
"Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight."
In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
What viewers say
Viewers praise the ensemble cast, sharp wit, period costumes and sets, and the sly portrait of class and privilege below and above stairs, mixing an upstairs-downstairs drama with a whodunit. Many say it rewards a second viewing. The main complaints are the slow pace, the large cast that is hard to keep straight, and a mystery payoff that feels secondary to the social commentary and fades from memory. Some find the story unfocused despite the acting.
Best for: Viewers who like a witty, slow-burning period whodunit with a huge ensemble.
Summary of public viewer reviews, updated November 2026.
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🎭 Cast
Maggie Smith as Constance Trentham
Michael Gambon as William McCordle
Kristin Scott Thomas as Sylvia McCordle
Camilla Rutherford as Isobel McCordle
Charles Dance as Raymond Stockbridge
Geraldine Somerville as Louisa Stockbridge
Tom Hollander as Anthony Meredith
Natasha Wightman as Lavinia Meredith