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Far from Heaven

Seen it?

2002 | 107 min | Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it collected a shelf of major awards. 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 romantics. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County or Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 4 Independent Spirit Awards: Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Male, Best Director, Best Female Lead. Also nominated for 4 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 14 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $29 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 131K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Haynes

  • Julianne MooreCathy Whitaker
  • Dennis QuaidFrank Whitaker
  • Dennis HaysbertRaymond Deagan
  • Patricia ClarksonEleanor Fine
  • Viola DavisSybil
  • James RebhornDr. Bowman
  • Bette HenritzeMrs. Leacock
  • Michael GastonStan Fine
  • Ryan WardDavid Whitaker
  • Lindsay AndrettaJanice Whitaker