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Housekeeping

"The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life."

November 25, 1987 1h 56m 6.5/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Housekeeping is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bill Forsyth.

Starring Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, and Andrea Burchill

Synopsis

In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up to most people's expectations.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 25, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (50 votes)
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Box Office $1.1M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$1,083,282

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Housekeeping about?

In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up ...

Who directed Housekeeping?

Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.

How long is Housekeeping?

Housekeeping has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Housekeeping released?

Housekeeping was released on November 25, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Housekeeping?

The main cast of Housekeeping includes Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak, Barbara Reese.