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Housekeeping

1987 · 116 min · Director: Bill Forsyth

Housekeeping (1987) is a comedy drama, directed by Bill Forsyth. It stars Christine Lahti and Sara Walker. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

Cast
Christine Lahti Christine Lahti S Sara Walker A Andrea Burchill Anne Pitoniak Anne Pitoniak B Barbara Reese Margot Pinvidic Margot Pinvidic

What Housekeeping Is 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 to most people's expectations.

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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 to most people's expectations.

Where can I watch Housekeeping?

Housekeeping is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Housekeeping?

Housekeeping runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did Housekeeping come out?

Housekeeping was released in 1987.

Who directed Housekeeping?

Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.

Who stars in Housekeeping?

Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak.

What is Housekeeping's rating?

Housekeeping holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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