The Winter People

The Winter People (1989)

  • 13% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 41% of users liked it
    (943 ratings)

Set in the Appalachians during the Depression, this drama follows the events that take place when Wayland Jackson (Kurt Russell) falls in love with Collie Wright (Kelly McGillis) and becomes involved in the family feud that is sparked by the existence of Collie's illegitimate son. ~ Iotis… More

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PG-13,
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Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Apr 14, 1989 Wide
Nelson Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Caryn James, New York Times

    One of these days, maybe Kurt Russell and Kelly McGillis will look back at Winter People and laugh.

  • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

    The film is shot in 'Scope, but the effort is essentially wasted by dull center framing that makes the format superfluous.

  • Hal Hinson, Washington Post

    An overearnest story about feudin' mountain families that's good for little more than a few hoots at its own expense.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    Winter People is the kind of movie where you sit there asking yourself questions that apparently never occurred to the filmmakers.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    Touching, and excellently performed

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