Directed by:
Robert Altman
Written by:
Julian Fellowes
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Mystery
Runtime:
131 mins
Plot:
The lives of upstairs guests and downstairs servants at a party in 1932 in a country house in England as they investigate a murder involving one of them.
Release Date:
December 26, 2001
Reception:
Cast:
Maggie Smith
Michael Gambon
Kristin Scott Thomas
Helen Mirren
Ryan Philippe
Clive Owen
Kelly Macdonald
Charles Dance
Geraldine Somerville
Tom Hollander
Jeremy Northam
Emily Watson
Bob Balaban
Stephen Fry
Eileen Atkins
James Wilby
Alan Bates
Derek Jacobi
Richard E. Grant
Sophie Thompson
Wins
- Best Original Screenplay | Julian Fellowes
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Robert Altman, Bob Balaban, David Levy
- Best Achievement in Directing | Robert Altman
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Helen Mirren
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Maggie Smith
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Jenny Beavan
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Stephen Altman, Anna Pinnock
Wins
- Best Costume Design | Jenny Beavan
- Best British Film | Robert Altman, Bob Balaban, David Levy
Nominations
- Best Direction | Robert Altman
- Best Supporting Actress | Helen Mirren
- Best Supporting Actress | Maggie Smith
- Best Original Screenplay | Julian Fellowes
- Best Production Design | Stephen Altman
- Best Make Up & Hair | Sallie Jaye, Jan Archibald
- Most Promising Newcomer | Julian Fellowes
Wins
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Robert Altman
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Helen Mirren
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Maggie Smith
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Julian Fellowes
Wins
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Helen Mirren
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical | Tim Squyres
Wins
- Best Original Screenplay | Julian Fellowes