Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is the last film in the Downton Abbey franchise and fans have been walking out of cinemas in tears.
The grand conclusion of Downton Abbey is finally upon us, with the cast of the renowned ITV period drama bidding an emotional adieu after 15 years.
The last film in the Downton Abbey series, directed by Simon Curtis and penned by Julian Fellowes, graced UK cinemas on September 12.
Devoted fans have been left teary-eyed as they bid farewell to their favourite characters, reports the Express.
“Take tissues,” one viewer advised on Rotten Tomatoes, as another fan shared: “They wrapped up the whole saga so well. I was crying. Beautiful and triumphant.”
A third wrote: “Loved this movie. It wrapped up loose ends and answered questions. The ending did make me cry. I’m very sorry to see it over.”
What is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale about?
The synopsis for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale reads: “The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.
“When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.
“The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.”
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How many Downton Abbey movies are there?
There are three Downton Abbey movies in total, with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale confirmed as the third and final film in the franchise.
The first movie, entitled Downton Abbey, came out in 2019, while second film Downton Abbey: A New Era was released in 2022.
How long is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale?
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is exactly 125 minutes long, meaning the run time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The original 2019 Downton Abbey film had a similar run time of 122 minutes, while sequel film Downton Abbey: A New Era was also exactly 125 minutes long.
How many seasons of Downton Abbey are there?
There are six seasons of Downton Abbey in total, with season 1 first airing on ITV in 2010 and the final season airing in 2015, finishing with a Christmas special.
The award-winning show’s incredible popularity meant that it became the most successful British costume drama since ITV’s 1981 TV adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited.
Where can you watch Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale?
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is now available to watch in cinemas across the UK and is anticipated to stay in theatres for several weeks.
Where can you watch Downton Abbey?
The original 2010 series of Downton Abbey is available to stream in its entirety on ITVX.
The 2019 film Downton Abbey is also available to stream for free if you have a subscription to Disney Plus or Prime Video, while the 2022 sequel Downton Abbey: A New Era is free to stream on ITVX.