Housekeeping(1987)
The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.
Housekeeping Synopsis
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.
Housekeeping (1987) is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth, released on November 25, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill and Anne Pitoniak. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Forsyth
- Writers:
- Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
- Producers:
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Coulter
- Composer:
- Michael Gibbs
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,083,282
- Status:
- Released
Housekeeping (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Housekeeping before you stream it.
Housekeeping Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christine Lahti
as Sylvie Fisher
- Sara Walker
Sara Walker
as Ruth
- Andrea Burchill
Andrea Burchill
as Lucille
Anne Pitoniak
as Aunt Lily
- Barbara Reese
Barbara Reese
as Aunt Nona
Margot Pinvidic
as Helen
- Bill Smillie
Bill Smillie
as Sheriff
Wayne Robson
as Principal
Betty Phillips
as Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin
as Mrs. Paterson
Dolores Drake
as Mrs. Walker
- Georgie Collins
Georgie Collins
as Grandmother
Key crew
Directed by Bill Forsyth, written by Bill Forsyth and Marilynne Robinson, produced by Robert F. Colesberry.
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Housekeeping Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 55 ratings.
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Housekeeping – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Housekeeping online?
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Housekeeping (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Housekeeping?
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The main cast of Housekeeping (1987) includes Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak and Barbara Reese. The film was directed by Bill Forsyth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Housekeeping released?
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Housekeeping was released on November 25, 1987 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Housekeeping worth watching?
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Housekeeping (1987) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Housekeeping?
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Yes. The official Housekeeping trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.