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Far from Heaven

2002·Movie·PG-13·107 min·7.1(676)

What imprisons desires of the heart?

In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

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About Far from Heaven

Far from Heaven is a 2002 English-language drama and romance film directed by Todd Haynes. The cast is led by Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Far from Heaven was produced by Vulcan Productions, Killer Films, and John Wells Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 8, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.

Director
Todd Haynes
Writers
Todd Haynes
Release date
November 8, 2002
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$29 million
Production
Vulcan Productions, Killer Films, John Wells Productions
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Far from Heaven cast & crew

Far from Heaven was directed by Todd Haynes and written by Todd Haynes.

The cast features Julianne Moore as Cathy Whitaker, Dennis Quaid as Frank Whitaker, Dennis Haysbert as Raymond Deagan, Patricia Clarkson as Eleanor Fine, Viola Davis as Sybil, and James Rebhorn as Dr. Bowman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Edward Lachman, and it was produced by Tracy Brimm and George Clooney.

Is Far from Heaven worth watching?

Far from Heaven holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 676 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

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

If you enjoy drama and romance, Far from Heaven is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Far from Heaven

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Cathy Whitaker

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Frank Whitaker

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Raymond Deagan

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Eleanor Fine

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Sybil

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Dr. Bowman

Bette Henritze

Bette Henritze

Mrs. Leacock

Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

Stan Fine

Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward

David Whitaker

Lindsay Andretta

Lindsay Andretta

Janice Whitaker

Jordan Nia Elizabeth

Jordan Nia Elizabeth

Sarah Deagan

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Kyle Timothy Smith

Billy Hutchinson

Far from Heaven — FAQs

Where can I watch Far from Heaven in United States?

Far from Heaven is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Far from Heaven in?

Far from Heaven is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Far from Heaven?

Far from Heaven runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is Far from Heaven rated?

Far from Heaven is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 676 ratings.

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