Near Winter (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Near Winter is a drama film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, running about 34 minutes.
What it’s about. Near Winter tells of a young Norwegian man returning home to an isolated farm with his English girlfriend only to find something is wrong with his hermit-like uncle who lives there and who is prepping for the coming winter.
Who’s in it. Near Winter stars Rolf Søder as Alf, Stig Henrik Hoff as Thomas and Edda Sharp as Francesca.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Near Winter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Near Winter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Near Winter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Near Winter (1993)?
- In US, Near Winter is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Near Winter worth watching?
- Near Winter holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Near Winter?
- Near Winter stars Rolf Søder, Stig Henrik Hoff and Edda Sharp.
- When was Near Winter released?
- Near Winter was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 34 minutes.