Underplayed Gems

Goodbye June (2025)

Goodbye June poster
Genre
drama film
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Runtime
1h 54m
Rated
R
Rating
6.6 of 10 from 147 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A large family gathers at Christmas as their mother is dying. The siblings confront their grief and find ways to reconnect with each other through love and forgiveness.

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What happens

Goodbye June is a 2025 Christmas family drama film directed by Kate Winslet in her directorial debut, from a screenplay written by her son, Joe Anders. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Helen Mirren, and Winslet herself. The film is set during Christmas, in which the characters gather around their dying mother, and confront themes of grief, reconciliation, and love. Winslet explained that she had not initially intended to direct, but after reading Anders' script she decided to take on the role of director as well as actor and producer. She emphasised the therapeutic nature of the story, describing it as "about family, not just about death". Winslet selected several department heads who were newcomers, including composer Ben Harlan, production designer Alison Harvey, and costume designer Grace Clark, reflecting her desire to give opportunities to emerging talent. She also adopted unconventional filming methods, such as using small microphones on actors instead of traditional boom equipment, to create a more intimate atmosphere on set. Goodbye June was released in select theatres in the United Kingdom and United States on 12 December 2025, and began streaming on Netflix on 24 December. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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