Midwinter Break (2026)

A couple's trip to Amsterdam serves as a catalyst for confronting memories of their past.

The story

Midwinter Break follows a couple who embark on a trip to Amsterdam. During their journey, the experience begins to stir up significant memories of their past. The narrative explores the emotional resonance of their history as they navigate the city together.

First release year

2026

Runtime (minutes)

90

Production countries

United Kingdom; Netherlands

Original languages

English

Directors

Polly Findlay

Writers

Bernard MacLaverty · writer; Nick Payne · writer

Cast and characters

Lesley Manville; Ciarán Hinds; Niamh Cusack

Genres

drama

Themes

memory; past

Tone and mood

mixed or average

Premise and plot tags

drama; road trip

Source material / true-story basis

Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty

Reception

Metacritic assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.

Reported review scores

Metacritic · score: 60 · scale: 100 · review count: 16

Production trivia

Principal photography took place in Scotland, with locations such as Athole Gardens, Huntly Gardens, and Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church in Glasgow.; Crews were seen preparing a Christmas-set in and around Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church in Hyndland, Glasgow, with fake snow being placed on the ground outside and Christmas trees being propped up at the altar inside the church.

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