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The Winter Guest

"Come In From The Cold"

December 27, 1997 1h 48m 6.4/10 (52 votes)

Originally released in 1997. The Winter Guest is a drama film. directed by Alan Rickman.

Starring Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, and Sheila Reid

Synopsis

It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 27, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (52 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Capitol Films
  • Film4 Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Winter Guest about?

It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house t...

Who directed The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest was directed by Alan Rickman.

How long is The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was The Winter Guest released?

The Winter Guest was released on December 27, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Winter Guest?

The main cast of The Winter Guest includes Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, Sandra Voe, Arlene Cockburn.