---
title: "Dead of Winter"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-of-winter-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1235746
imdb_id: "tt7574556"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 402
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dead of Winter (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-of-winter-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A widowed fisherwoman becomes a teenage kidnapping victim's only hope in the snowbound Minnesota wilderness."

### Why Watch
- intense survival premise
- strong lead performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited theatrical release availability
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains action and thriller elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, action, tense, isolated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Kirk
- **Networks / Studios**: Stampede Ventures, Augenschein Filmproduktion, ZDF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emma Thompson** as *Barb*
- **Judy Greer** as *Purple Lady*
- **Marc Menchaca** as *Camo Jacket*
- **Laurel Marsden** as *Leah*
- **Gaia Wise** as *Young Barb*
- **Cúán Hosty-Blaney** as *Young Karl*
- **Dalton Leeb** as *Younger Hunter*
- **Lloyd Hutchinson** as *Lawyer*
- **Brían F. O'Byrne** as *Tall Hunter*
- **Paul Hamilton** as *Old Karl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Dead of Winter released?
The film was released in the United States on September 26, 2025.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Brian Kirk.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The script was written by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The film stars Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, and Laurel Marsden.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

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