The Winter Guest
1997, English. Directed by Alan Rickman.
Come In From The Cold
It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Sharman Macdonald, Alan Rickman
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What The Winter Guest is based on
The Winter Guest is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Winter Guest: quick answers
Is The Winter Guest worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Winter Guest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Winter Guest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Winter Guest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Winter Guest on?
The Winter Guest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Winter Guest?
If you liked The Winter Guest, try Northern Lights, Dancing at Lughnasa, A Streetcar Named Desire.
Who directed The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest (1997) was directed by Alan Rickman and stars Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid.
What is The Winter Guest based on?
The Winter Guest is adapted from a play or musical.