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The Gates of Heaven

1945Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Episodic film with flashbacks about the lives of some sick and infirm people travelling on the same train, making a pilgrimage to the shine of Our Lady of Loreto.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Vittorio De Sica
Written by
Vittorio De Sica, Cesare Zavattini, Adolfo Franci
Produced by
Salvo D'Angelo, Corrado Conti di Senigallia
Music by
Enzo Masetti

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Facts

February 16, 1945 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
February 16, 1945
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gates of Heaven?"

Questions about The Gates of Heaven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gates of Heaven?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Gates of Heaven worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Gates of Heaven okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Gates of Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Gates of Heaven in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.