Stealing Heaven

1988·Movie
1h 48min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, the mind, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Forgive us father for we have loved.

Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.
Tragic RomanceMedieval DramaPhilosophical ConflictForbidden LoveHistorical TragedyFeminist ThemesPassionateConvent LifeMoral DilemmaSlow-Burn Drama

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Is Stealing Heaven worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stealing Heaven rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Stealing Heaven?

1 h 48 min

Stealing Heaven runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is Stealing Heaven in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Serbia.

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