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Movie

Far from Heaven

2002PG-131h 47m7.1 / 10

What imprisons desires of the heart?

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

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Synopsis

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

More about Far from Heaven

Cast

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

Credits

Directed by
Todd Haynes
Written by
Todd Haynes

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$13.5M
Box office
$29M

Production

  • Vulcan ProductionsUnited States
  • Killer FilmsUnited States
  • John Wells ProductionsUnited States
  • Section EightUnited States

Themes

1950sassertivebotanistconnecticutgay themehousewifehusband wife relationshipinterracial relationship