In the Bleak Midwinter (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1995, In the Bleak Midwinter is a comedy film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 99 minutes. “The drama. The passion. The intrigue... And the rehearsals haven't even started.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta. As the cast he assembles are still available even at Christmas and are prepared to do it on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything) he cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope.
Who’s in it. In the Bleak Midwinter stars Michael Maloney as Joe, Richard Briers as Henry, Joan Collins as Margaretta and Nicholas Farrell as Tom Newman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, In the Bleak Midwinter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Bleak Midwinter page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Bleak Midwinter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Bleak Midwinter (1995)?
- In US, In the Bleak Midwinter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Bleak Midwinter worth watching?
- In the Bleak Midwinter holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Bleak Midwinter?
- In the Bleak Midwinter stars Michael Maloney, Richard Briers, Joan Collins, Nicholas Farrell and Julia Sawalha.
- When was In the Bleak Midwinter released?
- In the Bleak Midwinter was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.