The first trailer for Goodbye June has been released, introducing audiences to the emotional family drama that marks Kate Winslet‘s directorial debut. The film features an all-star cast, including Helen Mirren and Toni Collette, and tells the story of a family forced to reunite when their mother faces a serious health crisis. Set around Christmas, the movie will have a limited theatrical release in the US and UK on December 12, 2025, before arriving on Netflix on December 24, 2025.
The Story of a Family Reunion
Goodbye June follows four adult siblings whose lives are thrown into chaos just before Christmas. They must return home after an unexpected turn in their mother’s health. The siblings, played by Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, and Johnny Flynn, are described as “fractured,” and they are forced to navigate their complicated relationships and past tensions in the face of potential loss.
At the center of the story is their mother, June, portrayed by Helen Mirren. Despite her devastating diagnosis, June is determined to face her decline on her own terms. The official synopsis describes her as using “biting humour, blunt honesty, and a lot of love” to guide her family through this difficult time. Timothy Spall plays Bernie, the family’s patriarch, who is also struggling to support his children and wife.
A Personal Project for Kate Winslet
For Kate Winslet, this film represents a significant milestone as her first time directing a feature film. She also stars in and produces the project. She was drawn to the project not just as an actor but as a director, feeling a deep connection to the universal story about life, death, and family connections.
The script for the film was written by Joe Anders, who is Winslet’s son. This collaboration marks their biggest project together after previously working on the film Lee. In an interview, Winslet explained that the idea of someone else directing her son’s script was unthinkable, solidifying her decision to helm the project herself.
“It’s about the human condition. I hope that people will recognize themselves in the characters,” Winslet said about the film. She added, “In the UK, we struggle when talking about death. The power of a good goodbye is to remember to love each other in the present.”
What the Trailer Reveals
The newly released trailer provides a first look at the film’s emotional tone. It shows Helen Mirren as June, a vibrant and beloved matriarch, surrounded by her family. While June remains positive, her children struggle with their grief and the old disagreements that surface under the pressure.
One scene shows Johnny Flynn’s character, Connor, the only brother, telling his sisters, “You two need to sort your shit out cause you’re sisters.” Another poignant moment features June telling her family, “I love you all so much, but I love you twice as much when you love each other,” highlighting her mission to bring her family closer together before it’s too late. The trailer sets up the film as a heartfelt look at the complexities of family love and the process of saying goodbye.
A Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
The film boasts a powerful cast of acclaimed actors. Alongside Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, and Toni Collette, the family includes Andrea Riseborough as Molly, a stay-at-home mother, and Johnny Flynn as the youngest sibling, Connor. Timothy Spall plays the father, Bernie.
The supporting cast includes Stephen Merchant, Fisayo Akinade, Jeremy Swift, and Raza Jaffrey, who play various roles in the family’s orbit. Winslet mentioned that she gathered a cast of both previous collaborators and actors she had long admired, such as Toni Collette, whom she had never worked with before.
Release Schedule for Audiences
Moviegoers will have two ways to watch Goodbye June. The film will first debut in select theaters in the U.S. and U.K. on December 12, 2025. For those watching at home, the film will then become available to stream globally on Netflix on December 24, 2025—just in time for the Christmas holiday.
The release positions Goodbye June as a poignant film for the holiday season, much like the 2005 film The Family Stone, which also dealt with a family gathering around a mother facing illness.
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