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Winter People

1989Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

39
WeakGoodWatch score
39
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Wayland Jackson, a widower with a young daughter, moves to a small, impoverished mountain village in North Carolina, circa 1934. They are taken in by Collie Wright, a single mother with an illegitimate baby, and she and Wayland soon fall in love. Trouble starts when the identity of her baby's father is revealed.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Ted Kotcheff
Produced by
Robert H. Solo
Music by
John Scott

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April 14, 1989 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
April 14, 1989
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
72 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Winter People?"

Questions about Winter People

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Where can I stream Winter People?

In the United States, Winter People streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Winter People worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Winter People okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Winter People good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Winter People plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.