Heaven's Gate
“What one loves about life are the things that fade.”
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate is a 1980 English-language drama, western and history film directed by Michael Cimino. The cast is led by Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt. It has a runtime of 3h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Heaven's Gate was produced by United Artists and Partisan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 19, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $44 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Writers
- Michael Cimino
- Release date
- November 19, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $44 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- United Artists, Partisan Productions
Heaven's Gate cast & crew
Heaven's Gate was directed by Michael Cimino and written by Michael Cimino.
The cast features Kris Kristofferson as James Averill, Christopher Walken as Nathan D. Champion, John Hurt as Billy Irvine, Sam Waterston as Frank Canton, Brad Dourif as Mr. Eggleston, and Isabelle Huppert as Ella Watson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Mansfield, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond, and it was produced by Charles Okun and Joann Carelli.
Is Heaven's Gate worth watching?
Heaven's Gate holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 415 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 3h 37m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, western, and history, Heaven's Gate is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Heaven's Gate
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Cast of Heaven's Gate
Kris Kristofferson
James Averill
Christopher Walken
Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt
Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston
Frank Canton
Brad Dourif
Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert
Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten
The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges
John L. Bridges
Ronnie Hawkins
Major Wolcott
Paul Koslo
Mayor Charlie Lezak
Geoffrey Lewis
Trapper Fred
Richard Masur
Cully
Heaven's Gate — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heaven's Gate in United States?
Heaven's Gate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Heaven's Gate on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Heaven's Gate is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Heaven's Gate in?
Heaven's Gate is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Russian, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heaven's Gate?
Heaven's Gate runs 3 hours 37 minutes (217 minutes).
▸What is Heaven's Gate rated?
Heaven's Gate is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 415 ratings.
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