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Dead of Winter 2025

“Wrong place. Wrong crime.”

★ 6.3/10 · 402 votes R ThrillerAction Released
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What is Dead of Winter?

"Dead of Winter" is a film that takes place in snowbound northern Minnesota. The story revolves around a widowed fisherwoman, who is traveling alone through the region.

Type
Film
Year
2025
Status
Released
Runtime
98 minutes
Release date
Sep 23, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
Germany, United States of America, Belgium
Studios
Stampede Ventures, Augenschein Filmproduktion, ZDF
Revenue
$1,030,111
Genres
Thriller, Action
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Overview

"Dead of Winter" is a film that takes place in snowbound northern Minnesota. The story revolves around a widowed fisherwoman, who is traveling alone through the region. Her journey is disrupted by an event involving a teenage girl. The fisherwoman finds herself in a situation where she is the only one who can help the teenage girl, who has been kidnapped. The isolated location of the incident, with the nearest town hours away and no phone service available, adds to the complexity of the situation. The film's setting and the fisherwoman's circumstances create a challenging and potentially life-threatening situation for her and the kidnapped girl. The story unfolds as the fisherwoman tries to find a way to rescue the girl and ensure her safety.

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Should you watch it?

“A widowed fisherwoman becomes a teenage kidnapping victim's only hope in the snowbound Minnesota wilderness.”

Reasons to watch
  • intense survival premise
  • strong lead performances
Keep in mind
  • limited theatrical release availability

Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful survival thrillers set in harsh, isolated environments.

The film is rated R and contains action and thriller elements.

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Frequently asked questions

When was Dead of Winter released?

The film was released in the United States on September 26, 2025.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Brian Kirk.

Who wrote the screenplay?

The script was written by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb.

Who are the lead actors?

The film stars Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, and Laurel Marsden.

What is the runtime of the film?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.