Housekeeping
“The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”
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.
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Housekeeping (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-17
Top Cast
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Christine Lahti
Sylvie Fisher
Sara Walker
Ruth
Andrea Burchill
Lucille
Anne Pitoniak
Aunt Lily
Barbara Reese
Aunt Nona
Margot Pinvidic
Helen
Bill Smillie
Sheriff
Wayne Robson
Principal
Betty Phillips
Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Mrs. Paterson
Dolores Drake
Mrs. Walker
Georgie Collins
Grandmother
Tonya Tanner
Young Ruth
Leah Penny
Young Lucille
Brian Linds
Deputy Sheriff
Clayton W. Okell
Boy on Cliff
Clay Barton
Boy on Cliff
Erik Richardson
Sandy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
- Original Score
- Michael Gibbs
- Original Title
- Housekeeping
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Forsyth
Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
Michael Gibbs
Michael Coulter
Michael Ellis
Robert F. Colesberry
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Bill Forsyth
Writer
Bill Forsyth
Director
Adrienne Atkinson
Production Design
Michael Ellis
Editor
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Housekeeping
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Housekeeping?
The principal cast of Housekeeping includes Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak, Barbara Reese.
When was Housekeeping released and how long is it?
Housekeeping was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Housekeeping make at the box office?
Housekeeping grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Housekeeping?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Housekeeping was composed by Michael Gibbs.
Is Housekeeping based on a book or true story?
Housekeeping is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marilynne Robinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Housekeeping?
Housekeeping holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).