Housekeeping

Where to Watch Housekeeping (1987) (Legally)

The story of a woman slightly distracted by the possibilities of life.
Nov 25, 1987 US 116 min PG
6.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
53 votes
Where can I watch “Housekeeping” legally?
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Where to watch “Housekeeping” (1987) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1987), without spoilers.

Expect a Comedy, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 116 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.6/10 from about 53 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

small town, based on novel or book, train accident

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Christine Lahti
as Sylvie Fisher
Anne Pitoniak
as Aunt Lily
Barbara Reese
as Aunt Nona
Bill Smillie
as Sheriff
Wayne Robson
as Principal
Betty Phillips
as Mrs. Jardine
Karen Elizabeth Austin
as Mrs. Paterson