
Housekeeping
“The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- CChristine Lahti
- SSara Walker
- AAndrea Burchill
- AAnne Pitoniak
- BBarbara Reese
- MMargot Pinvidic
- BBill Smillie
- WWayne Robson
- BBetty Phillips
- KKaren Elizabeth Austin
Crew
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Writers
- Bill Forsyth, Marilynne Robinson
- Producer
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Housekeeping rated?
Housekeeping has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 54 votes.
Who directed Housekeeping?
Housekeeping was directed by Bill Forsyth.
When was Housekeeping released?
Housekeeping was released in 1987.






















