7.0
Summary
Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
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- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Written by
- Joan Micklin Silver, Ann Beattie
- Produced by
- Griffin Dunne, Mark Metcalf, Amy Robinson
- Music by
- Ken Lauber, Toots Thielemans
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Facts
October 19, 1979 · 1 h 35 min · PG
- Released
- October 19, 1979
- Runtime
- 1 h 35 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Content
- Strong Language
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 5 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Tropes
Dumb Muscle, Mistaken for Gay, Manic Pixie Dream Girl +9
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Questions about Chilly Scenes of Winter
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Chilly Scenes of Winter worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).
Is Chilly Scenes of Winter okay for kids?
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Will Chilly Scenes of Winter make me laugh?
Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).
Is Chilly Scenes of Winter good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.