The Thing with Feathers , the "powerful" British drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch, is now available to watch in the UK. Released in cinemas today , the film stars Cumberbatch as a father who is left to raise his two sons following the death of his wife.

Adapted from Max Porter's debut novel Grief Is the Thing with Feathers , the film sees Cumberbatch star alongside David Thewlis. They are joined in the cast by Vinette Robinson, Sam Spruell, Jessie Cave, Leo Bill, Tim Plester, Adam Basil and Garry Cooper.

Written and directed by Dylan Southern, who had previously worked mainly in the documentary genre, The Thing with Feathers is described as "a lyrical exploration of love, loss and the strange ways we heal".

The synopsis reads: "Following the death of his wife, a young fath

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