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Far from Heaven

PG-1320021h 47mTodd Haynes
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 84

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"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.

DramaRomance
Husband Wife RelationshipHousewifeBotanistConnecticutInterracial RelationshipMale HomosexualityRelationshipSuburbQuestioning1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Far from Heaven (2002) about?

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

Who stars in Far from Heaven?

Far from Heaven stars Julianne Moore (Cathy Whitaker), Dennis Quaid (Frank Whitaker), Dennis Haysbert (Raymond Deagan), Patricia Clarkson (Eleanor Fine), Viola Davis (Sybil). The film was directed by Todd Haynes.

How long is Far from Heaven?

Far from Heaven has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG-13.

Is Far from Heaven worth watching?

Far from Heaven holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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