Winter's Tale Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Apr. 7, 2015

Winter's Tale

Release Date: Friday, February 14, 2014 Theaters

Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, Winter's Tale is a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil.

Director: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Russell Crowe • Jessica Brown Findlay • Will Smith • Colin Farrell • William Hurt

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.94 / 5.0

43% WILL SEE 57% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in 1916 and present-day Manhattan, Winter's Tale follows the story of Peter Lake (Colin Farrell). Peter Lake is a thief who falls in love with Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay), a dying girl who occupies one of the houses he breaks into. Lake is saved from the insane gangster Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe) and his gang of thugs by Athansor, a mysterious white horse who becomes his guardian angel.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in Winter's Tale – Cast List

Russell Crowe
... Pearly Soames

Nuremberg, Kraven the Hunter
J
Jessica Brown Findlay
... Beverly Penn

Mother Mary, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Will Smith
... Judge

I Am Legend 2, Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Colin Farrell
... Peter Lake

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, The Batman
W
William Hurt
... Isaac Penn

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Black Widow
Jennifer Connelly
... Virginia Gamely

Top Gun: Maverick, Only the Brave
L
Lucy Griffiths
... Mrs. Lake

The Numbers Station, The Price
E
Eva Marie Saint
Superman Returns, Because of Winn-Dixie
Matt Bomer
... Peter's Father

The Nice Guys, Magic Mike
Kevin Durand
... Cesar Tan

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Real Steel
Kevin Corrigan
... Romeo Tan

Bang Bang, Meadowland

Who is making Winter's Tale – Crew List

A look at Winter's Tale behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Akiva Goldsman last helmed The Crowded Room (series) and Man and Wife. The film's writer Akiva Goldsman last penned Doctor Sleep and The Dark Tower.

Director: Akiva Goldsman
Screenwriter: Akiva Goldsman
Producer: Kerry Foster

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Weed Road Pictures

Production – What we know about the Winter's Tale

Key Facts

Based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Mark Helprin. Winter's Tale is Akiva Goldsman's debut as director of a feature film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2013

Completed

Changed Winter's Tale movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography began in October 2012. Shooting took place at various locations across New York City including Grand Central Station, Red Hook, Brooklyn, East Village, Manhattan and Central Park.

Mar 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Shooting will begin October 15th in New York.

Feb 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Eyeing Spring 2012 start.

Feb 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence and some sensuality
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Winter's Tale Trailers and Clips

Winter's Tale

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Winter's Tale Release Date: When was the film released?

Winter's Tale was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 14 , 2014. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Endless Love, About Last Night and 3 Days To Kill.