Gosford Park is a 2001 murder mystery film directed by Robert Altman and written by Julian Fellowes.

The film was made for less than $20 million but made over $87 million worldwide.

It got seven Academy Award nominations and Julian Fellowes won the Oscar for best original screenplay.

The film has a great cast with Helen Mirren, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, and others.

Kelly Macdonald, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Emily Watson are also in the film.

The story takes place in the 1930s at an English country house and shooting estate called Gosford Park.

After a murder at a dinner party, the film looks at the characters and their different views.

Julian Fellowes' TV series Downton Abbey was first thought of as a spin-off of Gosford Park.

The film has an 87% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and won a BAFTA.

One critic said the film is 'beautifully acted' and 'delightfully critical' of the class system.

Another reviewer liked how the film balances many storylines to create a 'wonderful mosaic of characters'.

A critic called it 'a masterclass in narrative plate-spinning' by Robert Altman and the cast.

A reviewer said the film is 'one of the most satisfying' of Robert Altman's ensemble pictures.

Viewers loved the film, saying it's 'excellent', 'funny', and has 'brilliant writing' and 'great actors'.

A viewer liked how the characters' actions fit their personalities and the drama felt real.

Gosford Park is free to stream on BBC iPlayer.