The film follows a group of seven former college friends from the University of Michigan who reunite for a weekend after the suicide of their friend, Alex.
: The movie's marketing often used the tagline: "In a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm" . Plot and Context subtitle The Big Chill
: Available on the Starz Amazon Channel or through Crave . The film follows a group of seven former
: The gathering takes place at the South Carolina vacation home of Harold (Kevin Kline) and Sarah (Glenn Close). : The gathering takes place at the South
The film is available on several platforms for those interested in rewatching this defining 80s ensemble piece:
The title of the 1983 film is a metaphor for the transition into adulthood and the loss of youthful idealism. The Meaning of the Subtitle/Title
: The transition from the "warm embrace" of close college friendships and shared ideals to the "cold reality" of adult life.