Housekeeping
1987 · Movie · PG · 116 min · ★ 6.6 · 88% critics
Set in the 1950s Pacific Northwest, this quiet drama follows two sisters after their mother leaves them behind. When they move in with an unconventional relative, everyday life becomes a mix of grief, wonder, and growing tension with the world around them.
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-11-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (53 votes)
- Budget
- $5,500,000
About
You may like this if you enjoy reflective, offbeat dramas with melancholy warmth in the spirit of Local Hero or Pollyanna; Not for you if you need a fast plot, clear realism, or upbeat comfort.
Pros: haunting emotional tone; gorgeous Northwest setting; strong lead performances | Cons: very slow pace; credibility may wobble; emotionally heavy mood
Themes
- small town
- based on novel or book
- train accident
Cast & crew
Christine Lahti
as Sylvie Fisher
- SW
Sara Walker
as Ruth
- AB
Andrea Burchill
as Lucille
Anne Pitoniak
as Aunt Lily
- BR
Barbara Reese
as Aunt Nona
Margot Pinvidic
as Helen
- BS
Bill Smillie
as Sheriff
Wayne Robson
as Principal
Betty Phillips
as Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin
as Mrs. Paterson
Directed by Bill Forsyth