Synopsis
The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.
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Cast
- Domhnall GleesonA. A. Milne
- Will TilstonChristopher Robin Milne
- Alex LawtherOlder Christopher Robin Milne
- Margot RobbieDaphne Milne
- Kelly MacdonaldOlive
- Nico MirallegroCooper
- Stephen Campbell MooreErnest
- Phoebe Waller-BridgeMary Brown
- Geraldine SomervilleLady O
- Richard McCabeRupert
Recommendations
- 80
The Telegraph
The whole thing reads as an indictment of the sort of upper class upbringing that Milne's children's books idealised, with only paid employees offering worthwhile parental affection. - 80
Total Film
An engrossing biopic. More than just another author/creation story, Curtis’ film has things to say about celebrity, wartime and family. - 80
Empire
A witty and touching father-son tale. And at its centre: a startling debut from Will Tilston, whose compelling performance ensures its emotional moments land successfully. - 75
IGN
Goodbye Christopher Robin is a good example of how far a film can go with just the talents of its actors and director, even when the script can feel jarring or emotionally uneven. - 70
TheWrap
No one’s going to accuse Goodbye Christopher Robin of subtlety or of rewriting the biopic rules, but it does dare to go darker than most films like it. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
It's the chemistry between Domhnall Gleeson and newcomer Will Tilston, as the awkwardly matched father and son, that makes the movie more than a mélange of inept parenting and Tigger too. - 60
Variety
All of this is reasonably interesting, but not as dramatic as it ought to be. - 50
IndieWire
We’re left with something handsome but safe, a film that tries to bridge the gap between children’s characters and adult concerns without ever anchoring itself to either side.
