My Policeman (2022) May 2026

In post-war Britain, where homosexuality was still criminalized, schoolteacher falls deeply for her brother’s friend, Tom Burgess , a handsome young policeman.

: Played by Harry Styles (Young) and Linus Roache (Older). My Policeman (2022)

: Played by Emma Corrin (Young) and Gina McKee (Older). : Suspicion and jealousy eventually lead to a

: Suspicion and jealousy eventually lead to a devastating betrayal that results in Patrick’s arrest and imprisonment, shattering the lives of all three. The 1990s: Regret and Redemption The 1950s: Secrecy and Betrayal : While caring

The story of the 2022 film My Policeman is a poignant drama about forbidden love and the heavy cost of social conformity. Directed by Michael Grandage and based on the novel by Bethan Roberts , the film unfolds across two distinct timelines—1950s Brighton and the late 1990s—to reveal how a secret affair forever altered three lives. The 1950s: Secrecy and Betrayal

: While caring for Patrick, Marion reads his old journals, forcing her to finally confront the full truth of the love triangle and her own role in its tragic end.

: The film concludes with a long-overdue attempt at forgiveness, as Marion chooses to set Tom free to find whatever peace remains with Patrick. Cast and Production