Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Downton Abbey Movie

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: The Downton Abbey Movie

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Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers:  Downton Abbey Movie

In the movie, the Crawleys and their staff are back, except this time, they are getting ready for royalty to visit.  Who else gets chills as soon as they hear the Downton Abbey theme song??  While it’s been around 4 years since the TV series ended, the movie takes place approximately 18 months after the events in the series finale.  Most of the regular characters are back, including the Dowager Countess of Grantham (played by Maggie Smith).  I don’t want to spoil the Downton Abbey Movie for those who haven’t seen it yet, but the writing and acting is phenomenal.  It is very much a love letter to the fans of the series and I was literally in tears as the credits rolled.  Which begs the question……

Do You Need to See the Downton Abbey TV Series in Order to Understand the Movie?

For those of you who never watched the TV series, don’t let that stop you from watching the movie or giving the movie as a gift to someone who hasn’t seen the series.  I saw the movie with my mom who has never watched the series and she loved it as well.  While I do think those who have watched the series will understand the history behind the characters, the plot is easy to follow.

(l-r.) Elizabeth McGovern stars as Lady Grantham, Harry Hadden-Paton as Lord Hexham, Laura Carmichael as Lady Hexham, Hugh Bonneville as Lord Grantham and Michael Fox as Andy in DOWNTON ABBEY, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Jaap Buitendijk / Focus Features

Bring Downton Home for the Holidays

While the movie is now available on Digital, the Blu-ray and DVD will be released on December 17, 2019.  It will be available in stores and can also be pre-ordered now on Amazon (affiliate link). It will also be available in a Deluxe Limited Edition, featuring the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital Code.  The Deluxe Limited Edition will be in exclusive packaging along with a collectible photo book and recipe cards!  Now on to the bonus features……

Jim Carter stars as Charles Carson in DOWNTON ABBEY, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Jaap Buitendijk / Focus Features

• Deleted Scenes
• Cast Conversations – Exclusive roundtable interviews with the cast.
  • Upstairs Cast
  • Downstairs Cast
• The Royal Visit – A look at how the royal visit proved to be an ambitious event both on and behind the camera.
• True to the Twenties – Fans of DOWNTON ABBEY are charmed by the sheer grandeur of the aristocracy in the early 20^th century. Learn how DOWNTON ABBEY maintains a reputation of being true to the time period.
• Welcome to Downton Abbey – A behind-the-scenes look at the grandeur of Highclere Castle and how it serves as a cornerstone in the Downton Abbey franchise.
• The Brilliance of Julian Fellowes – Writer Julian Fellowes has created a story and beloved characters that resonate with people across the world. This piece celebrates Julian’s brilliant creativity and reveals his approach to bringing Downton Abbey to the big screen.
• Downton Abbey Series Recap* – Whether you’re new or just need a refresher, this series recap will catch you up on the story so far.
• Feature Commentary with Director Michael Engler