The Winter Guest (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, The Winter Guest is a drama film directed by Alan Rickman, running about 108 minutes. “Come In From The Cold” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
Who’s in it. The Winter Guest stars Emma Thompson as Frances, Phyllida Law as Elspeth, Sheila Reid as Lily and Sandra Voe as Chloe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Winter Guest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Winter Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winter Guest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winter Guest (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Winter Guest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Winter Guest worth watching?
- The Winter Guest holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Winter Guest?
- The Winter Guest stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, Sandra Voe and Arlene Cockburn.
- When was The Winter Guest released?
- The Winter Guest was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.