Winter People (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, Winter People is a drama and romance film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 110 minutes. “A passion so strong it kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wayland Jackson (Russell), a widower with a young daughter, moves to a small, impoverished mountain village in North Carolina, circa 1934. They are taken in by Collie Wright (McGillis), a single mother with an illegitimate baby, and she and Wayland soon fall in love. Trouble starts when the identity of her baby's father is revealed.
Who’s in it. Winter People stars Kurt Russell as Wayland Jackson, Kelly McGillis as Collie Wright, Lloyd Bridges as William Wright and Mitchell Ryan as Drury Campbell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Winter People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter People (1989)?
- In US, Winter People is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Winter People worth watching?
- Winter People holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter People?
- Winter People stars Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan and Jeffrey Meek.