Housekeeping
Seen it?1987 | 116 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Forsyth
- Christine LahtiSylvie Fisher
- Sara WalkerRuth
- Andrea BurchillLucille
- Anne PitoniakAunt Lily
- Barbara ReeseAunt Nona
- Margot PinvidicHelen
- Bill SmillieSheriff
- Wayne RobsonPrincipal
- Betty PhillipsMrs. Jardine
- Karen Elizabeth AustinMrs. Paterson