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Heavenly Creatures (1994)

Not all angels are innocent.

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Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.

Release Date
September 12, 1994
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
7.0/10 (1030 votes)

Director: Peter Jackson

Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison, Simon O'Connor, Jed Brophy, Peter Elliott

Production: WingNut Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Fontana Film Production
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Budget
$5M
Revenue
$3M
Full Cast (37 people)

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badelf - 9/10

Should be required viewing in Parenting 101 courses. And also for anyone who thinks conversion therapy for gender issues is the solution. This film was the first jewel in the crown of Peter Jackson, a truly creative director, with clear vision. We're not worthy.

April 14, 2023

Filipe Manuel Neto - 7/10

**An excellent film that shows the talent of Peter Jackson and the strength and commitment of a magnificent duo of young actresses.** I really liked this film. Like the overwhelming majority of people, I didn't know about the real crime behind the story of this film, where the friendship between two teenagers turns into a sexual and romantic obsession and leads the two young women to kill the m...

November 1, 2023

Chandler Danier - 9/10

I had no idea what this story was about. I had no idea what these girls were about. Great to put it all together and shocking to see them carry it out. And it happened. And one is an author...crazy. This is so crazy. The camera sure does lots of moves.

August 12, 2024

Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

Not all angels are innocent.

Not all angels are innocent.

7.0
109 min

Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$3,049,135
Release Date9/12/1994
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Cast

Melanie Lynskey

as Pauline Parker

Kate Winslet

as Juliet Hulme

Sarah Peirse

as Honorah Parker Rieper

Diana Kent

as Hilda Hulme

Clive Merrison

as Dr. Henry Hulme

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Simon O'Connor

as Herbert Rieper

Jed Brophy

as John / Nicholas

Peter Elliott

as Bill Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heavenly Creatures about?

Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops i…

How long is Heavenly Creatures?

1h 49m

When was Heavenly Creatures released?

September 12, 1994

Who directed Heavenly Creatures?

Peter Jackson

Who stars in Heavenly Creatures?

Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse

What genre is Heavenly Creatures?

Drama, Fantasy

What is Heavenly Creatures rated?

R