The Winter Guest(1997)
“Come In From The Cold”
Overview
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.
Director
Alan Rickman
Studio
Capitol Films
Cast
Emma Thompson
as Frances
Phyllida Law
as Elspeth
Sheila Reid
as Lily
Sandra Voe
as Chloe
Arlene Cockburn
as Nita
Gary Hollywood
as Alex
Sean Biggerstaff
as Tom
Tom Watson
as Minister
Alan Rickman
as Man in street
Douglas Murphy
as Sam
Jan Shand
as Café Proprietor
Sandy Neilson
as Passer-by
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Capitol Films • Film4 Productions
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Where can I watch The Winter Guest?▼
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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 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.
Who directed The Winter Guest?▼
The Winter Guest was directed by Alan Rickman and released in 1997. It is a drama film.
How long is The Winter Guest?▼
The Winter Guest has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Winter Guest?▼
The cast of The Winter Guest includes Emma Thompson as Frances, Phyllida Law as Elspeth, Sheila Reid as Lily, Sandra Voe as Chloe, Arlene Cockburn as Nita and more.
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