Housekeeping (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1987, Housekeeping is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 116 minutes. “The Story Of A Woman Slightly Distracted By The Possibilities Of Life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Pacific Northwest during the 1950s, two young sisters whose mother has abandoned them wind up living with their Aunt Sylvie, whose views of the world and its conventions don't quite live up to most people's expectations.
Who’s in it. Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti as Sylvie Fisher, Sara Walker as Ruth, Andrea Burchill as Lucille and Wayne Robson as Principal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Housekeeping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
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 Housekeeping page.
If you liked it. Fans of Housekeeping tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Housekeeping (1987)?
- In US, Housekeeping 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 Housekeeping worth watching?
- Housekeeping holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Housekeeping?
- Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Wayne Robson and Anne Pitoniak.
- When was Housekeeping released?
- Housekeeping was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.