Housekeeping
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Christine LahtiSylvie FisherS
Sara WalkerRuthA
Andrea BurchillLucille
Anne PitoniakAunt LilyB
Barbara ReeseAunt Nona
Margot PinvidicHelenB
Bill SmillieSheriff
Wayne RobsonPrincipal
Betty PhillipsMrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth AustinMrs. Paterson🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Housekeeping about?
- 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.
- Who directed Housekeeping?
- Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.
- When was Housekeeping released?
- Housekeeping was released on November 25, 1987.
- How long is Housekeeping?
- Housekeeping has a runtime of 1h 56m.
- Where can I track Housekeeping?
- You can track Housekeeping on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












