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Housekeeping (1987)

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

  • Nov 25, 1987
  • 1h 56m
  • PG

6.6/10

TMDB user score
56 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Housekeeping is a 1987 comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth. Its leading cast includes Christine Lahti, Sara Walker and Andrea Burchill. It runs for 1 hour 56 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 56 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 56 TMDB votes

Trailer

Housekeeping (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Christine Lahti Sylvie Fisher
  • Sara Walker Ruth
  • Andrea Burchill Lucille
  • Anne Pitoniak Aunt Lily
  • Barbara Reese Aunt Nona
  • Margot Pinvidic Helen
  • Bill Smillie Sheriff
  • Wayne Robson Principal
  • Betty Phillips Mrs. Jardine
  • Karen Elizabeth Austin Mrs. Paterson
  • Dolores Drake Mrs. Walker
  • Georgie Collins Grandmother
  • Tonya Tanner Young Ruth
  • Leah Penny Young Lucille
  • Brian Linds Deputy Sheriff
  • Clayton W. Okell Boy on Cliff
  • Clay Barton Boy on Cliff
  • Erik Richardson Sandy

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