The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

103 mins | Drama, Comedy | Jan. 29, 2026

Kenneth, fixated on ancestor Douglas Weatherford, descends into madness as a fantasy TV show invades his town, disregarding traditions. His obsession with the show's lead actor fuels a tragic downward spiral witnessed by daughter Anna.

The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford

103 mins | Drama, Comedy | Jan. 29, 2026

The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
Kenneth, fixated on ancestor Douglas Weatherford, descends into madness as a fantasy TV show invades his town, disregarding traditions. His obsession with the show's lead actor fuels a tragic downward spiral witnessed by daughter Anna.
Producers BBC Films, Forensic Films, British Film Institute, Screen Scotland, The Fold, Ossian Pictures
Original title The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
Directors Sean Robert Dunn
Writers Sean Robert Dunn

Cast

Peter Mullan

as Kenneth

Gayle Rankin

as Anna

Jakob Oftebro

as Oscar

Oliver Maltman

as Stephen

Saskia Ashdown

as Emma Glen

Ian Davies

as Gary

Morag Cross

as Liz

Cameron Fulton

as Simon

Dora Davis

as Claire

Cara Blease

as Sarah

James Matheson

as Nosey Neighbour

Cameron Krogh Stone

as Dwarfish-Speaking Scottish Local (voice)