Get out your tea and crumpets because the DOWNTON ABBEY movie is hitting theaters Friday, September 20th! I’m so excited to see the Crawleys and their staff on the big screen and hear the gorgeous music in surround sound.
DOWNTON ABBEY reunites all of the main characters in a story set in the 1920s, in which King George V and Queen Mary visit to Downton Abbey.
This fall, the worldwide phenomenon DOWNTON ABBEY becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast.
It is amazing to me that all of the original cast members have returned for the film, along with some talented additions: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, David Haig, Geraldine James, Robert James-Collier, Simon Jones, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Campbell Moore, Lesley Nicol, Kate Phillips, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, and Penelope Wilton.
The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house. Over its 6 seasons, the series garnered 3 Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys – even earning a Special BAFTA award and a Guinness World Record for the highest critically rated TV show along the way.
Whether you are a big Downton Abbey yourself and want to display your love for all to see, or if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the ultimate Downton Abbey fan, check out all these fun ideas in our Downton Abbey Gift Guide!
Reader Giveway: One lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win a DOWNTON ABBEY prize pack valued at more than $115! To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 10/7/19. Good luck!
Steph says
I like Violet Crawley because I am a huge fan of Maggie Smith. She is perfectly cast. Love everything she does.
Stephanie Liske says
I don’t have a favorite character yet, as I haven’t seen it yet.
Linda Ellis says
Mr Carson was my favorite. He was so loyal to the family, and adored them all.
Lena says
I love Mary, shes just as I think I would be back in that era
monique s says
I haven’t seen the show, but so want to watch it.
Adrienne Carter says
Maggie Smith as Dowager Countess that character has the best lines and sense of humor.
Audrey L says
No idea yet…it’s new to me.
Kelly D says
Cora Crawley is my favorite because she is so kind.
Peggy Rydzewski says
I just started watching the series so I really dont have a favorite yet.
Susan Gillam says
I really want to see this movie!!
Jean F says
Must confess I’ve never seen the show but plan to see the film.
rickel bart says
anna smith–i like the actress!
Casey Bartsch says
I love Cora!!!!!
harold says
John Bates, he goes through so much in the series, but is a stand up guy.
Tawnia Savon says
So excited that this movie is FINALLY hitting theaters!!
Heather Ely says
I do not have one. I like several because of the different personalities.
Jeanna Massman says
I like Edith because she perseveres even though things rarely go her way.
Eva Mack says
Violet Crawley age is king….
Chris Dawson says
I love Cora because she is so nice.
Patty says
Mrs. Patmore. She’s a hoot
Julie says
I love Mary and Violet because they have great quips!
John Smith says
Lady Grantham on Downton Abbey, because she’s kind and gracious!
Donna Clifford says
Mr. Carson because I think he is a sensitive guy.
Merikrismoss says
Time to binge watch!
Ronda Patrick says
Love Lady Marys attitudes!!!!
Donna L says
Violet Crawley, because she has the best one liners.
DEBRA HALL says
my favorite is Mr. Carson he’s just cool
Pat Fasching says
I love Maggie Smith. She is such a hoot! Love her smarty comments that are just to the point with such dry wit and perfect zingers!!
KV says
I like Violet Crawley because she has funny zingers.
beth shepherd says
I like Edith – She reminds me a lot of my sister. Thank you
Audrey Stewart says
Violet Crawley (Maggie Smith) is such a classy lady. I love her!
Nicole Byer says
Violet Crawley is my favorite because she’s played by Maggie Smith and is so sassy. Every line she says is great
Michelle H. says
Violet Crawley hands down. I am also a fan of Maggie Smith.
Amy Castellano says
My favorite character is Thomas. While his character was pretty despicable in the first few seasons, being a gay male in Edwardian England couldn’t have been easy! I was glad he finally got to be head butler by the end of the series.
Marisela Zuniga says
Mary, she’s very independent and strong
Tracy Davis says
Violet Crawley is my favorite because she is classy!!
Barbara Lima says
Bates
Theresa Lichauco says
Madam Violet is so prime and proper yet so sharply jabbing here and there. She does make me giggle.
Christie Roberts says
oh my gosh! I love them all – the writing and acting is spot on. I love the Dowager Countess and Carson for their quick, one-liners. Mary too, for that matter. I love Cora and Edith…
Peg zscott says
Who does not love Down Town Abbey……love the prizes
Luz Jorges says
I love Lady Edith because she has been through so much and continues to be a lovely person. She has grown throughout the series and has developed into a strong, and forward thinking woman of her generation.
Anthony S says
Bates.
Jaye Smith says
Huge Maggie Smith fan. Her Violet Crowley is super!
chickie brewer says
I have never seen it but I have heard of it before…. Hopefully I will see it soon and have a favorite character.
NICOLE S MARTIN says
I haven’t watched this yet, but it is on my list!
Edye says
Mary! I love her personality 🙂
Natosha says
Never seen but always had wanted too!
Betty Morgan says
Cora
Jean D. says
I love love love Downton Abbey, and I’m especially delighted by Carson. If only he were in my home to keep things in order!
Chrysa says
We could all use a Carson!
Cindy Peterson says
Violet Crawley has the best lines. Violet: “I’m so looking forward to seeing your mother again. When I’m with her, I’m reminded of the virtues of the English.”
Matthew: “But isn’t she American?”
Violet: “Exactly.”
Chrysa says
Love this one!!
Robin M says
I like the grandmother. She has the best lines!
Darlene Carbajal says
I have never seen the show, but thanks!
Robyn Dickerson says
I’ve always loved Anna! She’s the sweetest 🙂
melper says
the dowager countess of course. “what is a weekend”?
Chrysa says
Love that line!!! (But she has SO MANY good ones!)
Linda Lansford says
I am trying to win this for a friend devoted to the series and will see the movie
Stacie Humphrey says
My favorite is Violet Crawley because she has a good sense of humor.
sandra says
i don’t have one since i haven’t seen the show but i’m interested in seeing the new movie
pu ye says
I have not seen it yet , but will soon
Robin says
Looks fun
mj rudy says
Violet, she has the best lines!
Heather S says
I like Violet
Christina Gould says
My favorite Downton Abbey characters are Robert Crawley, because he’s a kind man, and Violet Crawley, because she’s fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
karen says
I love Anna Bates because of her love story.
jane Jakins says
I love Violet
Fan says
Cora is nice!
Angela Saver says
My favorite is Violet Crawley because she is classy and sassy!
Jessica Peeling says
I haven’t gotten to see it yet so not sure!
Robin Abrams says
I haven’t seen the show so no favorite yet. Would love to see the movie
Richard Hicks says
I like Harold Levinson because he seems to be a curiosity.
Karen Dittrich says
I haven’t seen the show but from what I read in Entertainment Weekly, Cora is my favorite.
Marci says
I haven’t seen it yet, but would love to
Donna Teller says
I don’t have a favorite because I haven’t watched it yet but it is definitely on my list.
Laura DeLaRosa says
I’ve never seen the show. I’m a cord cutter and can’t get PBS on my antenna.
MaryAnn says
I haven’t seen this show so I don’t have a favorite character yet.
Mal/M says
We want mora of Cora!
Gina Ferrell says
My favorite character is Violet Crawley because she’s so classy and love everything she does always makes me laugh with her sassy ways.
rosemary says
wow
Wehaf says
I’ve never seen the show but I have friends who loved Matthew Crawley.
Sharon Schoepe says
I love Mrs. Patmore. You always know where you stand with her and she makes a great cup of tea.
Kassie Brown says
My favorite character is grand mama. She is so witty and is the monarch of the family.
Sarah says
I would have to say Lady Mary because I like her clever remarks and she is funny.
Lauren Peterson says
I love Maggie Smith’s character. She’s got sass and some amazing one-liners.
matt says
Mr. Carson’s loyalty is unmatched.
Catherine Lewis says
My daughter in law loved this series, so I am hoping to win to give this to her for Christmas. She would be so surprised and happy!
Cat Horning says
I loved Sybil and miss her so much!!
Shelly Dixon says
My favorite is the Dowager Lady Violet. She is a trip!
latanya says
I like Mary, our personalities are similar
Nancy says
I am fond of Lady Mary, but my favorite character is Dowager Countess Violet Crawley because of her wit and character.
Steph says
Mary!
rosemary says
Mary
connie danielson says
i LIKE vIOLET
Antoinette M says
I like Violet Crawley. Never a dull moment when she’s around!
Kristen Joiner says
I like Lady Mary. She’s difficult, and headstrong, and complicated, but actually a very good person who has flaws like everyone does. She’s just a great all around character. 🙂 A special shout out to The Dowager Countess though, nobody spouts great dialogue and lines like Dame Maggie Smith.
carol says
Violet
Rachel E says
Waiting for time to binge watch this – so no favorites yet.
Amanda Kline says
Cora!! The best.
Laurie Nykaza says
I just loved Violet Crawley because I love watching Maggie Smith act in this wonderful show.
Rajee Pandi says
I didnt watch that movie so no idea
PAMELA says
Violet is my favorite! Maggie Smith is a great actress and plays the part so well!
Kathy D says
Cora
ShellyTX says
Mrs. Pattmore is my favorite character. She was so great in the movie (and the series) and it is fun to see how her feathers are ruffled by the royal staff in the movie. I also always enjoyed how her relationship with Daisy grew throughout the six-season series. In the series finale on TV they hinted at her having a potential relationship with Mr. Mason, I hope there is a sequel and this is part of the overall storyline.
Denise M says
I love love the Dowager Countess- so witty and so strong
Anita Jude says
I have never watched the show so no favorite yet but I am going to watch it soon
manda shank says
Mr. Carson!
cyndi br says
Mr Carson he is very organized
Angelique Meisner says
Dowager Countess Lady Violet is a classic, she is my favorite.
carl says
Oscar for Maggie Smith
golden storm says
i like Mr. Carson he is awesome in the show and i like his acting
Sarah Cool says
I love Violet Crawley. I love her as an actress and I love her character she’s so great
carol says
Great movie
Joni Chadwell says
I haven’t seen this yet so I don’t have a favorite character. This looks like a classy film. I would like to see it. I have had a pen Pal from England for the past 50 years!
Michelle Tucker says
Oh man, such wonderful characters in this show. This reminds me I need to bingewatch it again soon. I’ve got a lot of favorites, depending on the episode. I really liked Sybil (msp?).
Shane A says
I really like Robert Crawley. Even though he can be slightly pigheaded at times, he is really a good person underneath and is very empathetic toward others.
ae minx says
Violet Crawley.. because Dame Maggie Smith is amazing!
Zach Melder says
My mother loves this show!
Nora Tomlinson says
It’s hard to single out any one character, really….all are so integral to the story and all are so well-played by the actors. I will admit to liking Mrs Patmore for her work ethic and often unintentional humor.
stephanie baker says
Violet Crawley has the best lines. Can’t wait to see the movie!
Quinn Merriam says
I do not have a favorite character because I have never seen it. I really would love to win and be able to!
Gordon Purcell says
Mary is the central character–and so well acted!
Calen Treat says
I have not seen it yet but I love Maggie Smith!
Lindsey says
My favorite is Violet!
Lindsey says
My favorite is Violet because of all her great witty lines!
Julie Redden says
Violet Crawley is my favorite!! She is so fiesty all the time!
Ed says
Thomas Barrow; he is a rascal.
maria gentry says
Violet Crawley in my favorite. She always has something hilarious to say!
Jamie says
Mary is lovely!
Jennifer H. says
I like Matthew Crawley. I think that he is really smart and nice.
John H. says
John Bates because he is funny and has a lot about his character.
Katy S. says
Hard to pick but I choose Mr Carson,.
Shirley Emitt says
I have not seen yet, but I will be watching.
Anita Duvall says
I am one of those who have not had a chance to watch yet!
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I actually have never watched the show, but I’d love to win this for one of my sisters who is a fan! Thanks and God bless!
denise says
Mr. Carson–he runs the home with honor, loyalty, and impeccably.
Jennifer Alaggio says
I am not sure yet! I am just now coming across this!
carol says
excellent cast-
Onyinye Elochukwu says
I haven’t seen the movie yet.
Linda G says
My favorite is Bates. I love this show, I hardly miss seeing it!
kathy pease says
I have never seen the show but it does sound good
Dave Stephenson says
Great movie and giveaway
connie danielson says
I haven’t seen it yet but I plan to
Tracy Shafer says
Violet Crawley! I’ve loved watching her all these years.
Thomas Gibson says
I have not seen this show yet but am hearing really good reviews about the movie.
christopher h says
violet – Maggie smith just does such a great job with the character
Jacob Bray says
i will be honest I have never seen this, I’m tryin to win this for my mom who loves the show.
Maria W says
I love the Dowager Countess for her personality and Lady Mary’s wardrobe. Her costumes are gorgeous. Some of the dresses and jewelry are just stunning!
Buddy Garrett says
Violet is my favorite character. Maggie Smith is great.
Laurie Nguyen says
Enjoyed both the show and the movie!
Pam Flynn says
Mrs. Patmore is so funny and strong. I love the way she can handle all the downstairs and the cooking of amazing food.
Hesper Fry says
I can’t say I have a favorite character because I haven’t seen the show yet!
vivian blevins says
don’t have a favorate
haven’t seen it.
Angelica Dimeo says
I don’t have a favorite character
Anna W. says
I don’t know character names, but I’m excited to see this movie because I LOVE historical dramas. Maybe it’ll make a fan of me!
Philip Lawrence says
My favorite character is Violet Crawley because she seems to be the glue that holds the family together.
Heidi Burns says
VIOLET! I mean the lines it’s the lines!
Kristine Paull says
I like all of the Crowley’s but most of all, The Dowager..she is a hoot with all her one liners. She is very much about tradition.
Pat F says
I like Violet because she’s so lovable!
Julieh says
My favorite is lady Mary because she is tough and smart.
DanV says
I like Violet Crowley because of her great lines
Sand says
Anna because she went through a lot! She remained resilient throughout the series!