Overview
- Goodbye June begins a limited theatrical run today, with Netflix streaming scheduled for December 24.
- Set largely in a hospital at Christmastime, the story follows adult siblings and their father as they confront their matriarch’s terminal illness.
- The ensemble features Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn and Timothy Spall, with Fisayo Akinade drawing notice from several critics.
- Early reviews are mixed, with broad praise for the performances—especially Mirren—countered by critiques of an undercooked script and uneven first-time direction.
- Joe Anders wrote the screenplay from a class assignment inspired by family loss; the film is rated R, runs 114 minutes and releases via Netflix after its limited theatrical bow.