Stealing Heaven (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Stealing Heaven is a drama, romance and history film directed by Clive Donner, running about 108 minutes. “Forgive us father for we have loved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.
Who’s in it. Stealing Heaven stars Derek de Lint as Abelard, Kim Thomson as Heloise, Denholm Elliott as Fulbert and Bernard Hepton as Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stealing 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 Stealing Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stealing Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stealing Heaven (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stealing Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stealing Heaven worth watching?
- Stealing Heaven holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stealing Heaven?
- Stealing Heaven stars Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton and Rachel Kempson.
- When was Stealing Heaven released?
- Stealing Heaven was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.