Dead of Winter (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2025, Dead of Winter is a thriller and action film directed by Brian Kirk, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
Who’s in it. Dead of Winter stars Emma Thompson as Barb, Judy Greer as Purple Lady, Marc Menchaca as Camo Jacket and Laurel Marsden as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dead of Winter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Dead of Winter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead of Winter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead of Winter (2025)?
- In US, Dead of Winter is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Dead of Winter worth watching?
- Dead of Winter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead of Winter?
- Dead of Winter stars Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, Laurel Marsden and Gaia Wise.
- When was Dead of Winter released?
- Dead of Winter was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.