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That Cold Day in the Park

1969·Movie·R·107 min·6.6(65)

How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?

Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.

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Where is That Cold Day in the Park streaming around the world?

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United StatesKanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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About That Cold Day in the Park

That Cold Day in the Park is a 1969 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Robert Altman. The cast is led by Sandy Dennis, Michael Burns, Susanne Benton. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

That Cold Day in the Park was produced by Factor-Altman-Mirell Films and Commonwealth United Entertainment and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on June 8, 1969, and carries a R certification.

Director
Robert Altman
Writers
Gillian Freeman
Release date
June 8, 1969
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Production
Factor-Altman-Mirell Films, Commonwealth United Entertainment
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That Cold Day in the Park cast & crew

That Cold Day in the Park was directed by Robert Altman and written by Gillian Freeman.

The cast features Sandy Dennis as Frances Austen, Michael Burns as The Boy, Susanne Benton as Nina, David Garfield as Nick, Luana Anders as Sylvia, and Edward Greenhalgh as Dr. Stevenson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by László Kovács, and it was produced by Donald Factor and Leon Mirell.

Is That Cold Day in the Park worth watching?

That Cold Day in the Park holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 65 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, That Cold Day in the Park is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch That Cold Day in the Park

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Cast of That Cold Day in the Park

Sandy Dennis

Sandy Dennis

Frances Austen

Michael Burns

Michael Burns

The Boy

Susanne Benton

Susanne Benton

Nina

David Garfield

David Garfield

Nick

Luana Anders

Luana Anders

Sylvia

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Edward Greenhalgh

Dr. Stevenson

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Doris Buckinham

Mrs. Ebury

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Frank Wade

Mr. Ebury

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Rae Brown

Mrs. Parnell

Lloyd Berry

Lloyd Berry

Mr. Parnell

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Alicia Ammon

Mrs. Pitt

Linda Sorensen

Linda Sorensen

Prostitute

That Cold Day in the Park — FAQs

Where can I watch That Cold Day in the Park in United States?

That Cold Day in the Park is streaming on Kanopy in United States.

Is That Cold Day in the Park on Kanopy?

Yes — That Cold Day in the Park is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is That Cold Day in the Park in?

That Cold Day in the Park is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is That Cold Day in the Park?

That Cold Day in the Park runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is That Cold Day in the Park rated?

That Cold Day in the Park is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 65 ratings.

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