ANNA MAXWELL MARTIN'S "BRILLIANT" DOWNTON ABBEY PARODY IS FINALLY AVAILABLE TO WATCH IN THE UK
Fackham Hall, the period spoof starring Anna Maxwell Martin and Damian Lewis, is now finally available to watch in the UK. A parody of period dramas such as Downton Abbey, this comedy has earned positive reviews thus far!
The film, which has been co-written by comedian Jimmy Carr, follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who blags his way into the titular estate, which has been owned by the Davenport family for the past few generations.
After worming his way into high society, Eric falls in love with Rose (Thomasin McKenzie), though she is betrothed to Archibald (Tom Felton) in a bid to keep the illustrious Davenport name going.
Featuring Martin as Mrs McAllister and Lewis as Lord Humphrey Davenport, Fackham Hall was released in the US last week, but it is now playing in UK cinemas after hitting the big screen today.
Directed by Jim O'Hanlon, the comedy boasts a stacked supporting cast including Katherine Waterston, Emma Laird, Sue Johnston, Lizzie Hopley and Carr, the latter of whom portrays the local vicar.
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Though parodies can often be a bit hit-and-miss in terms of quality, Fackham Hall seems to be one of the better ones in recent years, with IMDb currently reporting a solid average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 529 ratings.
"I saw this in a busy, raucous theatre in NYC, and I think that's the best way to experience this film. We laughed and giggled for pretty much the entire runtime," wrote one viewer, who called it "brilliant".
"I thought it delivered exactly what this sort of comedy should. It was full of jokes, and though I didn't laugh at all of them, I laughed at a lot and I am still chuckling over a couple now, hours later," opined another user.
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A third viewer was also full of praise as they called it "ridiculous fun", adding: "This film is exactly what you would receive and what the film industry needs. It is layered with dry British humour and American slapstick."
In addition to its popularity with audiences, the spoof has also been a hit with professional critics, with Rotten Tomatoes currently reporting an impressive approval rating of 86% from 37 reviews.
Fackham Hall is now playing in cinemas.
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2025-12-12T12:08:56Z