Days of Heaven (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, Days of Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Terrence Malick, running about 94 minutes. “Your eyes... Your ears... Your senses... will be overwhelmed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer.
Who’s in it. Days of Heaven stars Richard Gere as Bill, Brooke Adams as Abby, Linda Manz as Linda and Sam Shepard as The Farmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Days of Heaven has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Days of Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Days of Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Days of Heaven (1978)?
- In US, Days of Heaven is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Days of Heaven worth watching?
- Days of Heaven holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Days of Heaven?
- Days of Heaven stars Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Linda Manz, Sam Shepard and Robert J. Wilke.
- When was Days of Heaven released?
- Days of Heaven was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.