TL;DR
- The official trailer for Goodbye June has been released, marking Kate Winslet’s directorial debut.
- The film opens in select U.S. and U.K. theaters December 12, 2025, before streaming on Netflix on December 24, 2025.
- Plot: Four adult siblings face an emotional Christmas when their mother’s health takes a sudden turn, forcing them back into a chaotic family dynamic.
What the trailer reveals
In the newly released trailer, the film opens with a warm holiday setting that quickly shifts into emotional terrain: siblings are gathered, old resentments surface, and the matriarch, June (played by Helen Mirren), takes charge of the situation with her sharp humor and unflinching honesty.
We see moments of both intimacy and tension: holiday dinners, tear-filled conversations, and the backdrop of Christmas serving as both setting and metaphor for renewal and closure. The visual tone balances warmth and melancholy, hinting at layers of family drama rather than pure festive fare.
The trailer also introduces the stellar ensemble cast — including Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall and Johnny Flynn — which adds weight to the film’s emotional stakes.
Who’s behind the film and why it matters
Kate Winslet not only directs but also appears in the film, producing alongside Kate Solomon. Her son Joe Anders wrote the screenplay — making the project deeply personal for her.
The film features an impressive ensemble cast, anchored by Helen Mirren as June, and also including Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn and more.
For Winslet, this marks a new chapter in her career — moving behind the camera, telling a story rooted in family, loss and humor. The story itself is inspired in part by her own experience with the loss of her mother.
When and how to watch
Goodbye June opens in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on December 12, 2025. It then becomes available on Netflix on December 24, 2025, making it ideal for holiday viewing.
