Tender Loving Care (2026 film)
film by Mike Leigh
Tender Loving Care is a 2026 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. It stars Kate O'Flynn, Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, and Alice Bailey Johnson.
The film had its world premiere at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival on 4 September 2026, and was critically acclaimed.
Cast
Kate O'Flynn as Amy
Marion Bailey as Birdie
Paul Jesson as Geoff
Alice Bailey Johnson as Rosie
Bríd Brennan
Peter Wight
Alan Williams
Sandy Foster
Amanda Lawrence
Diveen Henry
Ashna Rabheru
Eva Holovko
Kaedon Skerritt
Tilly Vosburgh
Production
In February 2026, it was reported that Leigh had concluded shooting his next film, along with the announcement of the core cast.
Leigh said that Tender Loving Care was "most likely" his last film, given the physical challenges caused by illness.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival on 4 September 2026. It was also screened in Special Presentations section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. At the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival, it won three prizes in the main competition, including the Golden Shell, the Jury Award for Best Screenplay, and the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance for Kate O'Flynn. It was also selected for the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.
It is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Bleecker Street on 4 December 2026.
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