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All That Heaven Allows

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1955 | 89 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 romantics. If you loved The Magnificent Ambersons, 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 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 106K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Douglas Sirk

  • Jane WymanCary Scott
  • Rock HudsonRon Kirby
  • Agnes MooreheadSara Warren
  • Conrad NagelHarvey
  • Virginia GreyAlida Anderson
  • Gloria TalbottKay Scott
  • William ReynoldsNed Scott
  • Charles DrakeMick Anderson
  • Hayden RorkeDr. Hennessy
  • Jacqueline deWitMona Plash