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Chilly Scenes of Winter

1979, English. Directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

A romantic comedy for all seasons

Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Chilly Scenes of Winter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
19 October 1979
Country
United States of America
Written by
Joan Micklin Silver
husband wife relationshipbased on novel or booklove trianglewinterobsessionstepdaughtersalt lake city, utahextramarital affairwoman directormother son relationship

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What Chilly Scenes of Winter is based on

Chilly Scenes of Winter is based on Chilly Scenes of Winter, a 1976 novel by Ann Beattie, published by Doubleday.

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How long is Chilly Scenes of Winter?

Chilly Scenes of Winter runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

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Chilly Scenes of Winter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Chilly Scenes of Winter is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Chilly Scenes of Winter on?

Chilly Scenes of Winter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Chilly Scenes of Winter?

If you liked Chilly Scenes of Winter, try Being Julia, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Café Society.

Who directed Chilly Scenes of Winter?

Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) was directed by Joan Micklin Silver and stars John Heard, Mary Beth Hurt, Peter Riegert.

What is Chilly Scenes of Winter based on?

Chilly Scenes of Winter is based on Chilly Scenes of Winter, a 1976 novel by Ann Beattie, published by Doubleday.

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