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The Winter Guest

1219971h 48mAlan Rickman
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%

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"Come In From The Cold"

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.

Drama
WinterScotlandBased On Play Or MusicalSkipping SchoolSeaside TownMother Daughter Relationship

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What is The Winter Guest (1997) 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 stars in The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest stars Emma Thompson (Frances), Phyllida Law (Elspeth), Sheila Reid (Lily), Sandra Voe (Chloe), Arlene Cockburn (Nita). The film was directed by Alan Rickman.

How long is The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated 12.

Is The Winter Guest worth watching?

The Winter Guest holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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