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Heavenly Creatures

1994Movie1 h 49 minR

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic867.4Rotten Tomatoes95%83%

A nerve-racking, moving drama movie about the mind and a real life story, with standout characters and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Not all angels are innocent.

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.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • True Crime
  • Obsessive Friendship
  • Fantasy & Reality Blend
  • Visually Imaginative
  • Intense Character Study
  • Tragic
  • Coming-of-Age Gone Wrong
  • Disturbing
  • Art House

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Peter Jackson
Written by
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
Produced by
Jim Booth
Music by
Peter Dasent

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 1994 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 12, 1994
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States, Germany
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
10 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

There Is No Kill Like Overkill, Faux Documentary, Unwitting Instigator of Doom +9

  • There Is No Kill Like Overkill
  • Faux Documentary
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • Anti-Escapism Aesop
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Parents as People
  • Chuunibyou
  • Dating What Daddy Hates
  • Horrible Judge of Character
  • Parental Obliviousness
  • I Have Many Names
  • Blood from the Mouth

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Heavenly Creatures?"

Questions about Heavenly Creatures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heavenly Creatures?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Heavenly Creatures worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will I feel good after watching Heavenly Creatures?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Heavenly Creatures good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Heavenly Creatures a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 61% of its budget.

What tropes does Heavenly Creatures use?

There Is No Kill Like OverkillFaux DocumentaryUnwitting Instigator of DoomAnti-Escapism AesopHenpecked HusbandParents as PeopleChuunibyouDating What Daddy HatesHorrible Judge of CharacterParental ObliviousnessI Have Many NamesBlood from the Mouthand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including There Is No Kill Like Overkill, Faux Documentary, and Unwitting Instigator of Doom.