500 Miles (film)
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| Directed by | Morgan Matthews |
| Screenplay by | Malcolm Campbell |
| Based on | Charlie and Me by Mark Lowery |
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| Distributed by | True Brit Entertainment |
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Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
500 Miles is a drama film directed by Morgan Matthews and starring Bill Nighy, Dexter Sol Ansell and Roman Griffin Davis. The script is adapted by Malcolm Campbell from the novel Charlie and Me by Mark Lowery.
It premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival on 27 February 2026.
Premise
A grandfather on the west coast of Ireland is estranged from his grandchildren, Charlie and Finn, before they take it upon themselves to visit him.[2]
Cast
- Roman Griffin Davis as Finn, older brother to Charlie
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Charlie, younger brother to Finn
- Bill Nighy as Grandfather, Finn and Charlie's estranged grandfather
- Maisie Williams as Kait
- Clare Dunne
- Michael Socha
- Loré Adewusi as Tomo
Production
The film was announced in February 2024 as an Origin Pictures, Port Pictures and Minnow Films project. It is an adaptation of the Mark Lowery novel Charlie and Me and is directed by Morgan Matthews with the script by Malcolm Campbell. It has David M. Thompson producing with Alex Gordon and Keren Misgav Ristvedt for Origin Pictures, Martina Niland from Dublin-based Port Pictures.[3]
Bill Nighy and Roman Griffin Davis were announced in the cast in February 2024.[4] In May 2024, Maisie Williams joined the cast.[5] In October 2024, Dexter Sol Ansell, Michael Socha and Clare Dunne joined the cast.[6]
Principal photography began in the Republic of Ireland in October 2024.[7][8]
Release
On February 2024, True Brit Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to the film in the United Kingdom.[9] The film will have its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on 27 February 2026.[10][11]
References
- ^ "500 Miles (2026)". Irish Film Classification Office. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ Dams, Tim (February 9, 2024). "Beta Cinema revs up Morgan Matthews' '500 Miles' starring Bill Nighy and Roman Griffin Davis". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (February 9, 2024). "Bill Nighy and 'Jojo Rabbit's' Roman Griffin Davis to Star in Road Movie '500 Miles' From BAFTA Winner Morgan Matthews". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 9, 2024). "Bill Nighy & 'Jojo Rabbit' Star Roman Griffin Davis Set For Morgan Matthews' Road Movie '500 Miles' As Beta Cinema Launches Sales as– EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Baalla, Sara (May 27, 2024). "Maisie Williams lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (October 14, 2024). "Clare Dunne, Michael Socha, Dexter Sol Ansell Join Bill Nighy, Roman Griffin Davis in '500 Miles'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (October 14, 2024). "Morgan Matthews' '500 Miles' starring Bill Nighy, Maisie Williams begins filming in Ireland". Screen Daily.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (February 9, 2024). "Berlin: Bill Nighy, 'Jojo Rabbit' Standout Roman Griffin Davis to Star in Road Movie '500 Miles'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (February 19, 2024). "True Brit Entertainment snaps up UK rights to Morgan Matthews's '500 Miles' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (January 27, 2026). "Dublin Fest Unveils Lineup Featuring Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and World Premieres of 17 Irish Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ "500 Miles - DIFF". Dublin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 1, 2026.