Leave Her to Heaven
Seen it?1945 | 110 min | Drama, Thriller, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Point Blank or The Night of the Hunter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Cinematography (Color). Also nominated for 3 more Oscars and 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 194K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John M. Stahl
- Gene TierneyEllen Berent Harland
- Cornel WildeRichard Harland
- Jeanne CrainRuth Berent
- Vincent PriceRussell Quinton
- Mary PhilipsMrs. Berent
- Ray CollinsGlen Robie
- Gene LockhartDr. Saunders
- Reed HadleyDr. Mason
- Darryl HickmanDanny Harland
- Chill WillsLeick Thome