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Kate Winslet Makes Directorial Debut with 'Goodbye June'

12/15/2025

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Kate Winslet, a British actress, directs Goodbye June, a Netflix film about a cancer-stricken matriarch starring Helen Mirren.
Winslet was inspired by her son Joe Anders' script and had no directing ambitions.
The project reflects Winslet's personal experiences, including the loss of her mother to cancer.
Andrea Riseborough praises Winslet's leadership, noting her competence as a first-time director.
The film will stream on Netflix starting December 24, 2025.

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Story summary

Kate Winslet, a British actress, directs Goodbye June, a Netflix film about a cancer-stricken matriarch starring Helen Mirren.
Winslet was inspired by her son Joe Anders' script and had no directing ambitions.
The project reflects Winslet's personal experiences, including the loss of her mother to cancer.
Andrea Riseborough praises Winslet's leadership, noting her competence as a first-time director.
The film will stream on Netflix starting December 24, 2025.