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That Cold Day in the Park

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1969 | 107 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.

Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Altman

  • Sandy DennisFrances Austen
  • Michael BurnsThe Boy
  • Susanne BentonNina
  • David GarfieldNick
  • Luana AndersSylvia
  • Edward GreenhalghDr. Stevenson
  • Doris BuckinhamMrs. Ebury
  • Frank WadeMr. Ebury
  • Rae BrownMrs. Parnell
  • Lloyd BerryMr. Parnell