Nearest to Heaven (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Nearest to Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Tonie Marshall, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. People and life can be cruel, and in their face, Fannette is cool: toward an old acquaintance, to her daughter, to colleagues. Beneath the surface, she roils with passion for a lost love, Philippe. She watches "An Affair to Remember" again and again, and when she receives a letter from Philippe asking her to meet him atop the Empire State Building, she swoons. She's writing a book on an aged painter, so she organizes a trip to New York ostensibly to secure photographs of some of his pieces. The publisher assigns her a photographer, Matt, on the surface spontaneous and flip, but also aggressive about his attraction to her. Will she be with the one she loves? Will she smile? Written by
Who’s in it. Nearest to Heaven stars Catherine Deneuve as Fanette, William Hurt as Matt, Bernard Le Coq as Bernard and Hélène Fillières as Lucie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Nearest to Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nearest to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nearest to Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nearest to Heaven (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nearest to Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nearest to Heaven worth watching?
- Nearest to Heaven holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nearest to Heaven?
- Nearest to Heaven stars Catherine Deneuve, William Hurt, Bernard Le Coq, Hélène Fillières and Gilbert Melki.
- When was Nearest to Heaven released?
- Nearest to Heaven was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.