Movie

Housekeeping

“The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”

★ 6.6(53)19871h 56m

Housekeeping is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bill Forsyth
Release date: 1987-11-25
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $1,083,282
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Housekeeping — trailer

About Housekeeping

Housekeeping is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Christine Lahti, Sara Walker and Andrea Burchill. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 53 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Housekeeping in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Christine Lahti

Sylvie Fisher

Sara Walker

Ruth

Andrea Burchill

Lucille

Anne Pitoniak

Aunt Lily

Barbara Reese

Aunt Nona

Margot Pinvidic

Helen

Bill Smillie

Sheriff

Wayne Robson

Principal

Betty Phillips

Mrs. Jardine

Karen Elizabeth Austin

Mrs. Paterson

Dolores Drake

Mrs. Walker

Georgie Collins

Grandmother

Themes & keywords

small townbased on novel or booktrain accident

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Housekeeping in United States?+

In United States, Housekeeping is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Housekeeping on Netflix?+

Housekeeping is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Housekeeping?+

Housekeeping has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Housekeeping?+

Housekeeping stars Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak and Barbara Reese.

When did Housekeeping come out?+

Housekeeping is a 1987 movie directed by Bill Forsyth.

What genre is Housekeeping?+

Housekeeping is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Housekeeping?+

Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.