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Summary
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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- Friends night
- Teens
- Background watch
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- You want fast pacing
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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Bill Forsyth
- Written by
- Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
- Produced by
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Music by
- Michael Gibbs
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Facts
November 25, 1987 · 1 h 56 min · PG
- Released
- November 25, 1987
- Runtime
- 1 h 56 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Box office
- $1 million
- Available in
- 33 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
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Questions about Housekeeping
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Housekeeping worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (78).
Is Housekeeping okay for kids?
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Housekeeping make me laugh?
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.
Is Housekeeping plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.