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Synopsis

A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.

Cast

  • Emma Thompson
  • Judy Greer
  • Marc Menchaca
  • Laurel Marsden
  • Gaia Wise
  • Cúán Hosty-Blaney
  • Dalton Leeb
  • Paul Hamilton
  • Lloyd Hutchinson
  • Brían F. O'Byrne
Moviegoers are saying
Emma Thompson trades Oscar prestige for frostbite and 'shitBUNS!' dialogue in this Fargo-inspired Minnesota thriller that has audiences torn between admiring her commitment and questioning her choices. While critics praise Thompson's fearless performance and Judy Greer's convincingly menacing turn, viewers are frustrated by predictable plotting, spoiler-heavy trailers, and some cringe-worthy dialogue moments.
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Metacritic

50
Sep 29, 2025

It’s a preposterous story to follow, but thanks to the expertise of Emma Thompson, it keeps you interested.

Rex Reed
Observer
70
Sep 25, 2025

Brian Kirk, the director, has a good feel for this formidable, intimidating setting; the viewer appreciates its beauty while maintaining a keen sense of how awful it would be to get stranded there.

Metacritic review by Glenn Kenny
Glenn Kenny
The New York Times
100
Sep 25, 2025

The Dead of Winter has an old-school barnstorming brashness, some edge-of-the-seat tension, a mile-wide streak of sentimentality, a dash of broad humour and a horrible flourish of the macabre.

Metacritic review by Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Dead of Winter (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's Dead of Winter (2025) about?
A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
Who's the cast of Dead of Winter (2025)?
  • 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
  • Paul Hamilton as Old Karl
  • Lloyd Hutchinson as Lawyer
  • Brían F. O'Byrne as Tall Hunter
Who's the director behind Dead of Winter (2025)?
Brian Kirk directed Dead of Winter (2025).
Who produced Dead of Winter (2025)?
Jon Berg, Jeff Boulton and Oana Iancu produced Dead of Winter (2025).