Winter Passing
“Sometimes you go looking for something you want. . . and find what you need.”
Synopsis
Actress Reese Holden has been offered a small fortune by a book editor if she can secure for publication the love letters that her father, a reclusive novelist, wrote to her mother, who has since passed away. Returning to Michigan, Reese finds that an ex-grad student and a would-be musician have moved in with her father, who cares more about his new friends than he does about his own health and well-being.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Winter Passing (Official Trailer in HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-03
Top Cast
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Zooey Deschanel
Reese Holden
Will Ferrell
Corbit
Ed Harris
Don Holden
Amy Madigan
Lori Lansky
Amelia Warner
Shelly
John Bedford Lloyd
Leontes
Deirdre O'Connell
Deirdre
Mandy Siegfried
Ruth
Dallas Roberts
Ray
Ivan Martin
Bartender
Mary Jo Deschanel
Mary
Sam Bottoms
Brian
Anthony Rapp
Dean
Rachel Dratch
Female MC
Michael Chernus
Ben
Darrell Larson
Director
Robert Beitzel
Rob
Laurie Kennedy
Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 24, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$114K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.03x
-$3.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Rapp
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Rapp
- Original Score
- John Kimbrough
- Original Title
- Winter Passing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $114K
- Production Studios
- Yari Film Group, Stratus Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Rapp
Adam Rapp
John Kimbrough
Terry Stacey
Meg Reticker
Laura Bickford, Mark Gordon, Bob Yari, P. Jennifer Dana, David Koplan
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Rapp
Director
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
David Korins
Production Design
P. Jennifer Dana
Producer
Meg Reticker
Editor
David Koplan
Producer
Adam Rapp
Writer
Anthony Katagas
Producer
John Kimbrough
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Passing
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What is Winter Passing about?
Actress Reese Holden has been offered a small fortune by a book editor if she can secure for publication the love letters that her father, a reclusive novelist, wrote to her mother, who has since passed away. Returning to Michigan, Reese finds that an ex-grad student and a would-be musician have moved in with her father, who cares more about his new friends than he does about his own health and well-being.
Who directed Winter Passing?
Winter Passing was directed by Adam Rapp.
Who stars in Winter Passing?
The principal cast of Winter Passing includes Zooey Deschanel, Will Ferrell, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Amelia Warner.
When was Winter Passing released and how long is it?
Winter Passing was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Winter Passing?
Winter Passing had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $114K at the worldwide box office (0.03 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Winter Passing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Passing was composed by John Kimbrough.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winter Passing?
Winter Passing holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).