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Housekeeping (1987)

Movie ★ 6.6 116 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Bill Forsyth Writer Bill Forsyth Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 25, 1987
Runtime
116 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt0093225
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Themes

Cast

Christine Lahti Christine Lahti Sylvie Fisher Sara Walker Ruth Andrea Burchill Lucille Anne Pitoniak Anne Pitoniak Aunt Lily Barbara Reese Aunt Nona Margot Pinvidic Margot Pinvidic Helen Bill Smillie Sheriff Wayne Robson Wayne Robson Principal Betty Phillips Betty Phillips Mrs. Jardine Karen Elizabeth Austin Karen Elizabeth Austin Mrs. Paterson Dolores Drake 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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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Housekeeping?
Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who stars in Housekeeping?
Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak.
When was Housekeeping released?
Housekeeping is a 1987 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Housekeeping?
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