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Heavenly Creatures

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1994 | 109 min | Drama, Fantasy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 WGA Award. Plus 15 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 360K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Jackson

  • Melanie LynskeyPauline Parker
  • Kate WinsletJuliet Hulme
  • Sarah PeirseHonorah Parker Rieper
  • Diana KentHilda Hulme
  • Clive MerrisonDr. Henry Hulme
  • Simon O'ConnorHerbert Rieper
  • Jed BrophyJohn / Nicholas
  • Peter ElliottBill Perry
  • Gilbert GoldieDr. Bennett
  • Geoffrey HeathRev. Norris