A comedy-drama movie that boasts Lesley Manville and James Norton in its supporting cast is set to leave Netflix in the coming days â so consider this your final warning to fall for its charms. The London-set Hampstead, starring the late icon Diane Keaton alongside Brendan Gleeson as the romantic leads, was first released in the UK back in 2017.
Based on real life events, it shows Keatonâs Emily striking up an unlikely bond with Gleesonâs Donald, despite the two leading very different lives. Sheâs based in an expensive apartment, while heâs in a makeshift cabin on land thatâs being targeted by real estate developers.
Norton plays Emilyâs son, while Manville can be seen as her self-serving neighbour.
The film was met with a muted reception from critics upon its original release and has a 43% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes â but thereâs plenty to love about it. The Wrap praised a âterrificâ Keaton, and The Standard called her a ârefreshing romantic leadâ.
Now, itâs one of several movies being removed from Netflix on Saturday, 1 November.
That means your final chance to watch it will be this Friday, 31 October â a treat for anyone looking for the polar opposite of spooky Halloween viewing.
The critically-lauded Parasite, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, wonât be far behind: itâs slated to leave the streamer on Sunday, 2 November.
Looking ahead, 2009 comedy 17 Again starring Zac Efron and Matthew Perry will be leaving Netflix on 5 November, while The Miracle Club (which stars a host of favorites including Laura Linney, Kathy Bates and the late Maggie Smith) leaves on 11 November.
Aside from Hampstead, fans of Lesley Manville can see her with Aidan Turner in the âseductiveâ Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Londonâs National Theatre next year.
Norton, meanwhile, has joined the star-studded Beatles biopics as Brian Epstein, the bandâs long-term manager.
