"Classic" British movie with Ghosts and Ludwig stars confirms UK release date with first look

Christmas is now less than 100 days away, and a new British movie could be the perfect addition to your festive watchlist. Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint will be hitting cinemas this November - proving it's never too early to get into the festive spirit.

The feel-good comedy follows Aubrey Flint, a model soldier painter who hates Christmas and loves spending time alone. So, being sentenced to community service at a run-down retirement home isn't exactly on his wish-list.

When Aubrey reluctantly agrees to direct to the residents' production of A Christmas Carol, rehearsals quickly descend into chaos, leaving the future of the home at risk. Aubrey is forced to face his own grief, while ultimately realising the joy of community and Christmas magic.

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Directed by Jack Spring, the movie features Game of Thrones' John Bradley, the legendary Celia Imrie and Richard E. Grant, Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh and Paddington star Jim Broadbent.

The cast also includes Loki's Sophia Di Martino, Adrian Rawlins, Ludwig's Karl Pilkington, Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Nigel Planer, EastEnders' Ann Mitchell, Dave Johns, Slow Horses' Dustin Demri-Burns, Harriet Webb and Beau Thompson.

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint shared an exciting first look on Instagram, with a short clip showcasing the colourful characters in the retirement home that we will soon get to meet.

The caption announced that the movie would be arriving in UK and Ireland cinemas on 6 November, urging fans to "save the date".

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"We're thrilled to be bringing Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint to audiences this fall. This is the kind of classic heartfelt story that families love for the holiday season – funny, warm and full of surprises right up to the final frame," said Miles Fineburg, vice president of acquisitions and sales at Samuel Goldwyn Films (via Variety).

Maya Amsellem, managing director at WestEnd Films added: "Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint has all the ingredients of an enduring festive favorite: a brilliant ensemble cast, genuine warmth, sharp comedy and a moving story about friendship and community.

"We are delighted to be working once again with Samuel Goldwyn, a long-standing and trusted partner, to bring the film to North American audiences this Christmas."

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint will be released in UK and Ireland cinemas on 6 November.

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