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Half of Heaven

1986Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A moving, romantic drama movie about history and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

After the civil war, Rosa, a beautiful and hard worker woman falls in love with a sharpener who turns out to be a con man. When she becomes a widow, she emigrates to Madrid with her daughter beginning to work as a nurse in the home of Don Pedro, an influential food manager.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Post-Civil War Spain
  • Female Resilience
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Family Saga
  • Social Mobility
  • Period Piece
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Written by
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
Produced by
Luis Megino
Music by
Milladoiro

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Facts

October 9, 1986 · 2 h 7 min · Drama

Released
October 9, 1986
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Half of Heaven?"

Questions about Half of Heaven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Half of Heaven?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Half of Heaven worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Half of Heaven okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Half of Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Half of Heaven good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Half of Heaven in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.