Hollywood is turning its lens once again to dynastic intrigue with House of Guinness (2025), an epic biographical drama that brings to the screen the turbulent history of Irelandโs most iconic brewing empire.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott, the film chronicles the rise and reign of the Guinness family, whose name became synonymous with both stout beer and social power. Set against the backdrop of Dublinโs industrial revolution and the shifting tides of European aristocracy, House of Guinness promises a sweeping narrative of ambition, betrayal, and legacy-building that spans generations.
At its core, the film explores the lives of Arthur Guinness II and his descendants, who transformed a small Dublin brewery into a global empire. But with fortune came fierce rivalries, fractured loyalties, and questions of identity that resonate far beyond the brewery gates.
The ensemble cast features Cillian Murphy in a career-defining role as the calculating yet visionary heir, alongside Saoirse Ronan as a defiant figure challenging the familyโs traditions. Supporting performances by Colin Farrell, Barry Keoghan, and Olivia Colman add further gravitas, ensuring House of Guinness is as rich in character as it is in spectacle.
With Scottโs meticulous attention to historical detail and the filmโs sweeping cinematography across Ireland and London, House of Guinness positions itself as one of 2025โs most anticipated awards-season contenders. More than a tale of beer, it is a story about the intoxicating mix of power, legacy, and the human cost of empire.
House of Guinness is set to premiere worldwide in November 2025, just in time for the holiday box office โ and perhaps the Oscar race.