Winter Solstice

2003·Movie
2h 10min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Winter Solstice fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

When Elfrida Philips abandons London for a country village, she settles in quickly. She is very poor, but has a tiny cottage, her four-legged friend Horace, and friendships of good neighbors. Tragedy upsets her newfound tranquillity, and she takes refuge in a rambling house with a new gentleman friend in Corrydale. But the group proves to be greater than the sum of its ill-fitting parts, and as the solstice passes, and as Christmas approaches, the healing power of love, begins to work its magic. (Filmed at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Sutherland)
Small Village DramaHealing Power of LoveFriendshipCountry Village SettingCharacter-DrivenHeartwarmingSpiritualFeel-Good Movie

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Winter Solstice

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Where can I stream Winter Solstice legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Winter Solstice worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Winter Solstice?

2 h 10 min

Winter Solstice runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Winter Solstice?

Critics100
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Winter Solstice higher (100) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Winter Solstice in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Winter Solstice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Winter Solstice in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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