Everything to Know About Midwinter Break, Now Streaming on Peacock
Fresh from theaters, Focus Feature’s indie gem is now streaming on Peacock.
Fresh from its February U.S. theatrical release, Focus Feature’s indie drama Midwinter Break is now streaming on Peacock.
The feature debut of renowned British theater director Polly Findlay, Midwinter Break is a based on Bernard MacLaverty’s novel of the same name and features thoughtful performances by award-winning actors Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds.
A story about the compromises of marriage, untold regrets, and the personal disappointments that spill out into a relationship, Midwinter Break is a character piece about the things we say and don’t say to our partners that can cause the most pain.
Midwinter Break is a must-watch for those who love meaty character pieces with great acting. Find out more below.
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Everything to know about Midwinter Break
When does Midwinter Break stream on Peacock?
You can exclusively stream Focus Feature’s Midwinter Break now on Peacock.
Is Midwinter Break based on a book?
Yes, Midwinter Break is an adaptation of author Bernard MacLaverty 2017 novel of the same name. MacLaverty adapted his own book with screenwriter Nick Payne (We Live in Time). Both book and film tell the story of retirees Gerry and Stella Gilmore, who, during a long-weekend trip to Amsterdam, dredge up three decades of secrets and ill-feelings never addressed in their long-time union.
What is Midwinter Break about?
Midwinter Break is an intimate, quiet story about a long-married couple facing a midlife impasse. Stella and Gerry hail from Belfast, Ireland, and were wed during infamously violent conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. A tragic event makes them leave their country and resettle in Scotland. The film picks up with them both retired and disconnected from one another. Stella books an impromptu winter getaway to Amsterdam as a gift for Gerry, so they can recapture their passion for life again. But the trip will see them finally confront everything they’ve been holding back from one another for the last 30 years.
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Who stars in Midwinter Break?
Midwinter Break is a two-hander focusing on the long-time marriage of Stella (Lesley Manville) and Gerry (Ciarán Hinds). They are the primary cast.
Leslie Manville is an English actress well known for her theater, film, and television work. She’s the recipient of two Laurence Olivier Awards and Critic's Circle Theatre Awards. In 2018, she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread.
A native son of Belfast, Ireland, Ciarán Hinds is also a well-known and much-lauded actor of stage and screen. He's been multi-nominated and won the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actor for Belfast (2021).
Midwinter Break is now streaming exclusively on Peacock. Check out the official movie site.
