Under Heaven
Seen it?1998 | 112 min | Romance, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who loves a strong drama. Made for a blanket and a quiet evening. Sits nicely alongside Sense and Sensibility.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
Two young lovers try to con a wealthy woman out of her inheritance by pretending to be brother and sister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Meg Richman
- Joely RichardsonEleanor Dunston
- Aden YoungBuck
- Molly ParkerCynthia
- Kevin PhillipJohn
- Krisha FairchildCynthia's Mother
- Marjorie NelsonMrs. Fletcher
- Alisa MackayFrancis
- Elsie VanceBrittany
- Teru McDonaldAshley
- Anna CopleyEleanor's Doctor