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Winter People

1989·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A passion so strong it kills.

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.
Historical DramaAppalachian RomanceFamily SecretsRural SettingMelancholy AtmosphereForbidden LoveMountain CultureSlow-Burn Narrative

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Where can I stream Winter People legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Winter People worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Winter People rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Winter People?

1 h 50 min

Winter People runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Winter People?

Critics20
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Winter People higher (57) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Winter People in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Winter People?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Winter People in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.