Before Winter Comes (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Before Winter Comes is a comedy and drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama/Comedy set in a refugee camp in occupied Austria after World War II. A shrewd multi-lingual interpreter who mediates between Russian and British military brass enters into a friendly rivalry with British Major Giles Burnside, who is in charge of assigning the displaced persons into either the American or Russian zones.
Who’s in it. Before Winter Comes stars David Niven as Major Burnside, Chaim Topol as Janovic, Anna Karina as Maria and John Hurt as Lieutenant Pilkington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Before Winter Comes 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 Before Winter Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Winter Comes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Winter Comes (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Winter Comes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Winter Comes worth watching?
- Before Winter Comes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Winter Comes?
- Before Winter Comes stars David Niven, Chaim Topol, Anna Karina, John Hurt and Anthony Quayle.
- When was Before Winter Comes released?
- Before Winter Comes was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.