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title: "Winter Passing"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/winter-passing-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14256
imdb_id: "tt0380817"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 132
content_rating: "R"
---

# Winter Passing (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/winter-passing-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Winter Passing.
Release Dates/Years: 2006 (TMDB), 2005 (Wikipedia/IMDb). US release 02/07/2006.
Genre: Comedy and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Director: Adam Rapp (playwright). This is his directorial debut.
Cast: Ed Harris, Zooey Deschanel, Will Ferrell, Amelia Warner, Amy Madigan, Dallas Roberts.
Plot: Actress Reese Holden is offered a small fortune by a book editor to secure love letters for publication. The letters were written by her father, a reclusive novelist, to her late mother. Reese returns to Michigan and finds an ex-grad student and a would-be musician living with her father. Her father prioritizes these new friends over his own health and well-being.
Festival: Premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Rapp
- **Networks / Studios**: Yari Film Group, Stratus Film Co.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Zooey Deschanel** as *Reese Holden*
- **Will Ferrell** as *Corbit*
- **Ed Harris** as *Don Holden*
- **Amy Madigan** as *Lori Lansky*
- **Amelia Warner** as *Shelly*
- **John Bedford Lloyd** as *Leontes*
- **Deirdre O'Connell** as *Deirdre*
- **Mandy Siegfried** as *Ruth*
- **Dallas Roberts** as *Ray*
- **Ivan Martin** as *Bartender*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Winter Passing online?
Winter Passing is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Winter Passing worth watching?
Winter Passing holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 132 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Winter Passing and when was it released?
Winter Passing is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Winter Passing?
Winter Passing was directed by Adam Rapp.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Winter Passing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14256)
- [Winter Passing - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Passing)
- [Winter Passing (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14256-winter-passing/cast)
- [Winter Passing (2006) Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/)
- [Winter Passing (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380817/fullcredits/)

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