500 Miles is a British‑Irish drama film directed by Morgan Matthews. The screenplay, written by Malcolm Campbell, is adapted from the novel Charlie and Me by Mark Lowery. The film stars Bill Nighy, Roman Griffin Davis, Dexter Sol Ansell, and Maisie Williams, among others.
Production
The project was announced in February 2024 as a co‑production of Origin Pictures, Port Pictures, and Minnow Films. David M. Thompson, Martina Niland, Alex Gordon, and Keren Misgav Ristvedt served as producers. Principal photography began in the Republic of Ireland in October 2024, with locations in Dublin and County Kerry. True Brit Entertainment acquired United Kingdom distribution rights in February 2024, while Beach Pictures handled Irish distribution.
Plot
The narrative follows two brothers, Charlie and Finn, who embark on a road‑trip from England to the west coast of Ireland to visit their estranged grandfather, John, after learning of his failing health. The journey explores themes of family, forgiveness, and personal growth.
Cast
- Bill Nighy as John, the grandfather
- Roman Griffin Davis as Finn, the older brother
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Charlie, the younger brother
- Maisie Williams as Kait
- Clare Dunne, Michael Socha, Loré Adewusi, and others in supporting roles
Release
500 Miles premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival on 27 February 2026. It was released theatrically in Ireland on 15 May 2026 (distributed by Beach Pictures) and in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2026 (distributed by True Brit Entertainment). The film’s runtime is 101 minutes and it is presented in English.
Reception
As of the latest available information (June 2026), critical reception and box‑office performance have not been comprehensively documented.
References
Information compiled from the film’s Wikipedia entry and associated press releases (e.g., Screen Daily, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter) detailing production, casting, and release dates.
