The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society Movies
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society is a historical and romantic drama film that was released in 2018. The movie is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. The movie was directed by Mike Newell and stars Lily James, Michiel Huisman, and Penelope Wilton.
Plot
The movie is set in 1946, immediately after the end of World War II. It follows the story of Juliet Ashton, a young author who is looking for inspiration for her next book. She receives a letter from Dawsey Adams, a resident of Guernsey, who has come into possession of a book that previously belonged to her. This leads to a correspondence between Juliet and the members of The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society, a book club that was formed during the German occupation of Guernsey.
The members of the society share their experiences during the war and Juliet decides to travel to Guernsey to meet them in person. She falls in love with the island and its people, especially Dawsey. However, their happiness is threatened when Juliet's American fiancé arrives in London to take her back to the United States.
Cast
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society has an impressive cast that includes:
- Lily James as Juliet Ashton, the protagonist of the movie
- Michiel Huisman as Dawsey Adams, a Guernsey farmer and member of the book club
- Penelope Wilton as Amelia Maugery, a member of the book club
- Tom Courtenay as Eben Ramsey, a member of the book club
- Matthew Goode as Sidney Stark, Juliet's publisher and friend
Production
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society was produced by Blueprint Pictures and was shot on location in Guernsey and Bristol in the United Kingdom. The movie was released by Netflix in the United States and by StudioCanal in the United Kingdom and other countries.
Reception
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society received mixed reviews from critics. The movie has a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 75 reviews. The site's consensus reads, "The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society proves that good storytelling can overcome a familiar formula".
Conclusion
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society is a heartwarming movie that tells a captivating story of love, friendship, and the power of literature. The movie is a must-watch for fans of historical and romantic dramas.