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Housekeeping

PG19871h 56mBill Forsyth
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life."

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 (1987) 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 stars in Housekeeping?

Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti (Sylvie Fisher), Sara Walker (Ruth), Andrea Burchill (Lucille), Anne Pitoniak (Aunt Lily), Barbara Reese (Aunt Nona). The film was directed by Bill Forsyth.

How long is Housekeeping?

Housekeeping has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is Housekeeping worth watching?

Housekeeping holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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