ANEMONE is a powerful drama that has become one of the most talked-about movies of the 2025-26 cinema season, and is shaping up to be essential viewing in 2026 for fans of character-driven storytelling. It marks the return of Daniel Day-Lewis to the screen for the first time in eight years, in a deeply emotional story co-written with his son Ronan Day-Lewis, who also makes his feature directorial debut.
Set in the haunting landscapes of northern England, ANEMONE follows estranged brothers Ray (Day-Lewis) and Jem (Sean Bean) as they confront a fractured past that has kept them apart for decades. Their journey into the woods becomes a tense and intimate exploration of forgiveness, trauma and the complex ties that bind fathers, sons and siblings. Alongside the central performances, Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley add depth to a story that is as raw as it is resonant.
Visually striking with evocative cinematography and a haunting score, ANEMONE has earned both praise and debate from critics, and continues to attract attention as it plays in cinemas internationally in 2026.
In Cinemas February 05


