A Long Winter (2026)

A Long Winter is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Andrew Haigh, with co-screenwriting credits for Colm Tóibín. The movie features a cast including Ewan McGregor, Camille Sullivan, and Fred Hechinger, who portrays the character Mike. It represents a collaboration between Haigh and Tóibín, adapting one of Tóibín's short stories into a feature-length narrative.

The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 4, 2026, followed by a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2026. It was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on January 15, 2027, and in North America on January 22, 2027. The story centers on a young man whose mother goes missing during a harsh winter, leading him into the deep snows where he confronts difficult truths about family expectations and personal dreams.

• Andrew Haigh is known for directing intimate character studies such as Weekend and All Is Lost, bringing his signature style to this adaptation.
• Colm Tóibín, an acclaimed Irish novelist, co-wrote the screenplay based on his own short story source material.
• Ewan McGregor stars as the central figure navigating the emotional and physical landscape of the film.
• Fred Hechinger appears in the cast as the character Mike, adding to the ensemble dynamic.