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A Cooler Climate

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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A Cooler Climate (1999)
Drama
Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the wom... Read allIris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
693
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    • Susan Seidelman
    • Zena Collier(novel)
    • Marsha Norman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • Judy Davis
    • Winston Rekert
    • Susan Seidelman
    • Zena Collier(novel)
    • Marsha Norman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • Judy Davis
    • Winston Rekert
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys

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    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Iris
    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Paula
    Winston Rekert
    • Jack
    Jerry Wasserman
    Jerry Wasserman
    • Leo
    Carly Pope
    Carly Pope
    • Beth
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    • Callie
    Gerard Plunkett
    Gerard Plunkett
    • Graham
    Alec Willows
    Alec Willows
    • Marcus
    Denalda Williams
    • Yvonne
    Peter Yunker
    • Oliver
    Rick Ravanello
    Rick Ravanello
    • Handsome Welder
    • (as Rick Ravenello)
    Tasha Simms
    Tasha Simms
    • Boutique Owner
    Suzanne Ristic
    • Iris' Lawyer
    Doug Abrahams
    Doug Abrahams
    • Manager
    Claire Riley
    • Customs Lawyer
    Campbell Lane
    Campbell Lane
    • Mr. Mathers
    • (as Campbell Lan)
    Paul McGillion
    Paul McGillion
    • Young Policeman
    Christina Jastrzembska
    Christina Jastrzembska
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      • Susan Seidelman
      • Zena Collier(novel)
      • Marsha Norman(teleplay)
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      When Iris is speaking to her daughter from the clothing store, she says she is afraid she is going to be fired that morning. However, one can clearly see that it is dark outside, which would make it evening.
    • Quotes

      Paula Tanner: Iris, I don't want to breathe. Why the hell would I want to go to the garage?

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)

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    6/10
    Very Well Produced Film
    Always enjoy the acting of Sally Field, (Iris) who plays the role of a woman who is divorced from her husband and he has poisoned the mind of her daughter not to see her or have anything to do with her. Iris seeks employment as a housekeeper in the home of Paula, (Judy Davis) and Paula is always trying to tell Iris just what to do and is rather critical of Iris's behavior which she does not understand. Paula wants Iris to keep an eye on her teenage daughter, Beth, (Carly Pope) who is wild and is rather self destructive and eventually winds up in trouble over in England. There are many twists and turns to this film and eventually Iris and Paula seem to become great friends only because of some tragic circumstances. Sally Field and Judy Davis gave great performances and Beth, Carly Pope gave a great supporting role. Enjoy.
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    • Release date
      • August 22, 1999 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Daniel L. Paulson Productions
      • Paramount Network Television Productions
      • Showtime Networks
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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
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