Heaven (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2008, Heaven is a drama film directed by Biray Dalkıran, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Two mental patients bond in an imaginary heaven where nothing bad can ever happen, only to realize that being cured of their condition would mean accepting the harsh realities of life. He lives in a mental hospital, but escapes to his own private heaven to spend his days with his dead mother. She was a deeply disturbed woman who turned her back on reality following a traumatic experience. When they meet in heaven, they are happy. Now, a doctor has appeared in heaven claiming to possess the cure that could restore normalcy to their lives. But what's normal about a world with so much pain, and why would they ever want to return to a world with nothing to offer them but heartache and misery?
Who’s in it. Heaven stars Engin Altan Düzyatan as Can, Fahriye Evcen as Kız, Tamar Zeynep Aşkar as Tuba and Sendogan Öksüz as Dr. Ahmet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Heaven has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $133.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven worth watching?
- Heaven holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven?
- Heaven stars Engin Altan Düzyatan, Fahriye Evcen, Tamar Zeynep Aşkar, Sendogan Öksüz and Aytaç Ağırlar.
- When was Heaven released?
- Heaven was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.