The Winter Guest

Come In From The Cold

19971h 48m6.5(54 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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,…

The Winter Guest (1997) is a drama film directed by Alan Rickman. It stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, and Sheila Reid. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 54 votes.

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Director

Alan Rickman

Cast

Emma Thompson

Frances

Phyllida Law

Elspeth

Sheila Reid

Lily

Sandra Voe

Chloe

Arlene Cockburn

Nita

Gary Hollywood

Alex

Sean Biggerstaff

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winter Guest

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Who stars in The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, and Sandra Voe, and was directed by Alan Rickman.

How long is The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did The Winter Guest come out?

The Winter Guest was released in 1997.

What genre is The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest is a drama film.

Is The Winter Guest worth watching?

The Winter Guest holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.