5.2 Score

1993 • 1h 39min • PG • Drama, Romance

Ethan Frome

"A classic tale of forbidden passion"

Married couple, Ethan and Zeena, are in need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant illness. The young woman who joins them is a beautiful, spirited person. She and Ethan fall in love much to the dismay of Zeena.

IMDb 6.3

RT 50%

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John Madden

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Richard Nelson

Edith Wharton

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Liam Neeson

Ethan Frome

Patricia Arquette

Mattie Silver

Joan Allen

Zenobia Zeeman Frome

Tate Donovan

Reverend Smith

Stephen Mendillo

Ned Hale

Katharine Houghton

Mrs. Hale

Jay Goede

Denis Eady

Gil Rood

Conductor

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Patricia Arquette Mattie Silver

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Katharine Houghton Mrs. Hale

Jay Goede Denis Eady

Gil Rood Conductor

George Woodard Jotham Powell

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