Goodbye June (2025)

Released: 2025-12-12 Recommended age: 10+ IMDb 6.6
Goodbye June

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama
  • Director: Kate Winslet
  • Main cast: Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall
  • Country / region: United Kingdom
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2025-12-12

Story overview

Goodbye June is a family drama set during the holiday season that explores the complex relationships between four adult siblings. When their mother's health declines unexpectedly, the siblings must navigate their personal conflicts and shared history. The film focuses on emotional dynamics, family bonds, and the challenges of facing difficult life transitions together.

Parent Guide

A family drama dealing with mature themes of illness and sibling relationships, best suited for older children and teens.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No physical violence or dangerous situations depicted.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Contains emotional scenes related to family illness and tense family discussions that may be unsettling for sensitive viewers.

Language
Mild

May include occasional mild language appropriate to dramatic situations.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity present.

Substance use
Mild

May include social drinking in family gathering scenes.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Features significant emotional scenes dealing with family crisis, grief, and relationship tensions.

Parent tips

This drama deals with mature themes of family illness, grief, and adult sibling relationships that may be emotionally challenging for younger viewers. The film contains no graphic content but features intense emotional scenes as characters process difficult news and confront long-standing family tensions. Parents should consider their child's sensitivity to discussions about aging parents and family conflict before viewing.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss how families sometimes face difficult situations together and how different family members might react differently. During viewing, pause if children seem confused or upset by emotional scenes to briefly check in. Afterward, ask open-ended questions about how the characters supported each other and what children might do in similar family situations.

Parent follow-up questions

  • How did the family help each other?
  • What made you feel happy or sad in the movie?
  • What do you do when someone in your family feels sick?
  • How do you show you care about family members?
  • What was your favorite part about the family in the movie?
  • How did the siblings work through their disagreements?
  • What did you learn about how families support each other?
  • How would you help a family member who was feeling sad?
  • What responsibilities do family members have to each other?
  • How do holidays change when family situations are difficult?
  • What challenges do adult siblings face that might be different from younger siblings?
  • How did the characters balance their personal lives with family responsibilities?
  • What healthy ways did characters use to express difficult emotions?
  • How might family history affect how people react to current situations?
  • What does the movie show about communication during family crises?
  • How does the film portray the complexity of family relationships during crises?
  • What insights does the movie offer about intergenerational family dynamics?
  • How do cultural or personal differences affect how family members process difficult news?
  • What role does forgiveness play in family relationships shown in the film?
  • How might this story relate to real-life family situations you've observed or experienced?

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