Heavenly Creatures (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1994, Heavenly Creatures is a fantasy and drama film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 109 minutes. “Not all angels are innocent.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy and precocious teenager Juliet transfers from England to New Zealand with her family, and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. When their parents begin to suspect that their increasingly intense and obsessive bond is becoming unhealthy, the girls hatch a dark plan for those who threaten to keep them apart.
Who’s in it. Heavenly Creatures stars Melanie Lynskey as Pauline Parker, Kate Winslet as Juliet Hulme, Sarah Peirse as Honorah Parker Rieper and Simon O'Connor as Herbert Rieper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Heavenly Creatures has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavenly Creatures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavenly Creatures tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavenly Creatures (1994)?
- In GB, Heavenly Creatures is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavenly Creatures worth watching?
- Heavenly Creatures holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Heavenly Creatures?
- Heavenly Creatures stars Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Simon O'Connor and Diana Kent.
- When was Heavenly Creatures released?
- Heavenly Creatures was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.