Winter Passing (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, Winter Passing is a comedy and drama film directed by Adam Rapp, running about 98 minutes. “Sometimes you go looking for something you want. . . and find what you need.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Actress Reese Holden has been offered a small fortune by a book editor if she can secure for publication the love letters that her father, a reclusive novelist, wrote to her mother, who has since passed away. Returning to Michigan, Reese finds that an ex-grad student and a would-be musician have moved in with her father, who cares more about his new friends than he does about his own health and well-being.
Who’s in it. Winter Passing stars Zooey Deschanel as Reese Holden, Will Ferrell as Corbit, Ed Harris as Don Holden and Amy Madigan as Lori Lansky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Winter Passing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $113.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Winter Passing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Passing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Passing (2006)?
- In US, Winter Passing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Winter Passing worth watching?
- Winter Passing holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Winter Passing?
- Winter Passing stars Zooey Deschanel, Will Ferrell, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Amelia Warner.
- When was Winter Passing released?
- Winter Passing was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.