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Leave Her to Heaven

1945Movie1 h 50 minNR

DramaThriller
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes85%86%

A profoundly sad, tense drama movie about the mind and family, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Hers was the deadliest of the seven sins!

A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Obsessive Jealousy
  • Film Noir Elements
  • Melodramatic Storytelling
  • Strong Performances
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Fatal Attraction

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
John M. Stahl
Written by
Jo Swerling, Ben Ames Williams
Produced by
William A. Bacher
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 1945 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released
December 25, 1945
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Chekhov's Gunman, Establishing Character Moment, Fourth-Date Marriage +9

  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • The Sociopath
  • Thanatos Gambit
  • Foreshadowing
  • Sinister Shades
  • Convenient Miscarriage
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Indy Ploy

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Leave Her to Heaven?"

Questions about Leave Her to Heaven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Leave Her to Heaven?

YouTube TVFlixFlingPlexMometu

In the United States, Leave Her to Heaven streams on YouTube TV and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Plex and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Leave Her to Heaven worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Is Leave Her to Heaven good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Leave Her to Heaven?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Leave Her to Heaven use?

Chekhov's GunmanEstablishing Character MomentFourth-Date MarriageThe SociopathThanatos GambitForeshadowingSinister ShadesConvenient MiscarriageClingy Jealous GirlBetty and VeronicaGreen-Eyed MonsterIndy Ployand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gunman, Establishing Character Moment, and Fourth-Date Marriage.