Midwinter Break (2026)
A day they can't forget. A truth they can't escape.
Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.
Director: Polly Findlay
Writers: Nick Payne, Bernard MacLaverty
Stars: Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Niamh Cusack, Julie Lamberton
Midwinter Break is a 2026 Dutch Drama film directed by Polly Findlay, starring Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Niamh Cusack, Julie Lamberton. It runs 1h 30m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 7.4/10 rating from 30 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Lesley Manville
Stella
Ciarán Hinds
Gerry
Niamh Cusack
Kathy
Julie Lamberton
Young Stella
Ed Sayer
Young Gerry
Leila Laaraj
Hennie
Tim Licata
Man in Bar
Marco Horta Lopes
Receptionist
Elène Zuidmeer
Barwoman
David Gallacher
Glasgow Priest
Lewis Harris
Barman Aidan
Details
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands, United Kingdom |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | 仲冬假期, 冬歇 |
| Runtime | 1h 30m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Shoebox Films, Family Affair Films, Film4 Productions |
| IMDb ID | tt7374950 |
| TMDB ID | 1125701 |
