Housekeeping

Housekeeping

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

6.5 /10 50 votes
November 25, 1987 1h 56m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Bill Forsyth
Writers Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
Studio Columbia Pictures
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Housekeeping was released on November 25, 1987.

The runtime of Housekeeping is 1h 56m.

Housekeeping is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Housekeeping has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Housekeeping is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.

The main cast of Housekeeping includes Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill.

Housekeeping is originally in English.