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The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.

1h 51m2026R

Drama

English

Crew and Cast

Simon StoneSimon StoneDirectorAndrew ScottAndrew ScottIan CharlesonOlivia ColmanOlivia ColmanMargaret JohnsonBillie PiperBillie PiperPatsyJohnny FlynnJohnny FlynnRichard EyreLuke ThompsonLuke ThompsonGeorgie RandallDavid DawsonDavid DawsonDerek JarmanMatthew BeardMatthew BeardSeanJoe LockeJoe LockeNicholasMonica DolanMonica DolanLindaGeorgie GlenGeorgie GlenJean CharlesonSadie SoverallSadie SoverallAliceAdeel AkhtarAdeel AkhtarShahidDickie BeauDickie BeauSister BelladonnaKadiff KirwanKadiff KirwanSister Frigidity of the Nocturnal EmissionJuliet StevensonJuliet StevensonSylviaPeter MullanPeter MullanJack CharlesonDavid WebberDavid WebberNational Theatre Security GuardDavid RintoulDavid RintoulHamlet's Ghost
Tod TewsonHamlet
William TempleBarnardoJohn MacmillanJohn MacmillanHoratio
Rishi RianGuildensternBronwyn JamesBronwyn JamesDeputy Stage ManagerMalcolm JeffriesMalcolm JeffriesFortinbrasJohn HollingworthJohn HollingworthRosencrantzDanny WebbDanny WebbPoloniusAlyth RossAlyth RossOpheliaPaul ChahidiPaul ChahidiRalphHannah James-ScottHannah James-ScottSue (Casting Director)
David A. BurtCamera Man

Storyline

The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.

  • Lucky Red
  • LD Entertainment
  • Magnolia Mae Films
  • StudioCanal UK

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Info

Status
Released
Released
20 November 2026
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
R

Production

Director
Simon Stone
Writers
Stephen Beresford
Studios
Lucky Red, LD Entertainment, Magnolia Mae Films
Countries
Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English