Winter Passing (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Winter Passing is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Adam Rapp, starring Ed Harris, Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $113,783 worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Adam Rapp
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Winter Passing About?
The premise of Winter Passing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a stalled acting career in New York, Reese Holden returns to her Michigan hometown seeking solace and a fresh start. There, she finds herself drawn into the complicated world of her father and his unusual group of friends. As she navigates their eccentricities and confronts long-buried family issues, Reese must reassess her ambitions and discover a new direction for her life.
Winter Passing Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- motherhood
- alzheimer's disease
- based on novel
Winter Passing Cast
Ed Harris leads the cast, with Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel. Directed by Adam Rapp.
- Director Adam Rapp
More from Adam Rapp
More films directed by Adam Rapp, best-rated first: Loitering with Intent and Blackbird.
Winter Passing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Winter Passing 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.0
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Winter Passing Plot Summary
What happens in Winter Passing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Reese Holdin is a troubled young woman caught in the tumultuous conflict between a life filled with hedonistic pursuits and the dark shadows of depression. As both a bartender and an aspiring actress, she roams the gloomy streets of New York City. Being the daughter of the acclaimed author Don Holdin, her life is marred by a cycle of self-destructive behavior, including casual sexual encounters, cocaine addiction, and self-harm. Everything changes when a publishing agent approaches her with an eye-catching offer of $100,000 for a collection of old letters her father penned to her deceased mother. Despite the tempting financial reward, Reese finds herself unable to escape the relentless grip of her existential despair, leading her towards the stark, tranquil landscapes of the Upper Peninsula as a means of refuge.
Full summary
The whole story of Winter Passing, scene by scene
Winter Passing Box Office
Winter Passing grossed $113,783 worldwide. $107,492 came from the US and Canada and $6,291 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$113.8K
- US & Canada
- $107.5K
- International
- $6.3K
Winter Passing Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Winter passing (2005) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Winter Passing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Reese Holdin's profession?
Cars in Winter Passing
6 cars on screen, including the 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 and the 1990 Buick Regal.
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1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role -
1990 Buick Regal Minor role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1999 MCI 102 DL3 Minor role
Winter Passing Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Happy Endings” and “Ein Winter in Michigan”.
- Also known as
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- Happy Endings
- Ein Winter in Michigan
- Návrat
- Проживая зиму
- מכתבי האהבה של אבא
- Michigani tél (Téli varázslat)
- Презимуващите
- 走过冬季
- Babamın Mektupları
- 윈터 패싱
- Prolazi zima
- Estranha Família
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Winter Passing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Winter Passing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winter Passing?
Winter Passing runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Winter Passing released?
Winter Passing was released on February 17, 2006.
Who directed Winter Passing?
Winter Passing was directed by Adam Rapp.
More films by Adam Rapp Who is in the cast of Winter Passing?
Winter Passing stars Ed Harris, Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel.
How much did Winter Passing make at the box office?
Winter Passing grossed $113,783 worldwide ($107,492 domestic, $6,291 international).
How is Winter Passing rated?
Winter Passing has 56 on Metacritic.
Does Winter Passing have a post-credit scene?
No. Winter Passing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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