Parkinson's Pair
A touching British drama about two people diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease is coming to Canterbury. The film stars Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney as the leads.
Dir: John Madden
Cast: Laura Linney, Rhys Ifans, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan, Isabella Nefar, Leah Byrne, Danielle Galligan, Paul Mayhew-Archer
105 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom · English
Rotten Tomatoes 100%
John Madden, the Academy Award-nominated director of Shakespeare in Love, is known for his ability to balance humour and emotion in his films. His latest project, Onwards and Sideways, is a powerful and life-affirming drama that tells the story of two people, Tony and Emma, who are simultaneously diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and find an unexpected friendship.
• The film features a talented cast, including BAFTA Award-winner Rhys Ifans and Academy Award-nominee Laura Linney, alongside Monica Dolan and Rory Kinnear. • Onwards and Sideways has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Metacritic score of 71 out of 100. • The film will be screened at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
Onwards and Sideways is a comedy-drama that explores the challenges and triumphs of living with Parkinson's Disease, with a runtime of 105 minutes and a certificate to be confirmed. With its talented cast and personal storytelling, this film is set to be a memorable and impactful watch, and audiences can catch it at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury on Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
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