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The Winter Guest

6.519971h 48mMovieDrama

It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and…

DirectorAlan Rickman
WritersSharman Macdonald·Alan Rickman
ProducersSharon Harel-Cohen·Jane Barclay

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alan Rickman

ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Frances
PLPhyllida Law
Phyllida Law
Elspeth
SRSheila Reid
Sheila Reid
Lily
SVSandra Voe
Sandra Voe
Chloe
AC
Arlene Cockburn
Nita
GHGary Hollywood
Gary Hollywood
Alex
SBSean Biggerstaff
Sean Biggerstaff
Tom
TWTom Watson
Tom Watson
Minister
ARAlan Rickman
Alan Rickman
Man in street
DM
Douglas Murphy
Sam
JS
Jan Shand
Café Proprietor
SN
Sandy Neilson
Passer-by

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The Winter Guest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Winter Guest?

The Winter Guest is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Winter Guest on Netflix?

No, The Winter Guest is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is The Winter Guest on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Winter Guest isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch The Winter Guest for free?

The Winter Guest is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.