Leave Her to Heaven (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1945, Leave Her to Heaven is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by John M. Stahl, running about 110 minutes. “Hers was the deadliest of the seven sins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young novelist, Richard Harland, meets beautiful Ellen Berent on a train where they fall in love and are soon married. When tragedies take first his handicapped young brother, then his unborn son from him, Harland gradually realises that his wife's insane jealousy may be the cause of the tragedies in his life. Yet another shock awaits them all, as Ellen's emotions become uncontrollable.
Who’s in it. Leave Her to Heaven stars Gene Tierney as Ellen Berent Harland, Cornel Wilde as Richard Harland, Jeanne Crain as Ruth Berent and Vincent Price as Russell Quinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Leave Her to Heaven has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leave Her to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leave Her to Heaven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leave Her to Heaven (1945)?
- In US, Leave Her to Heaven is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leave Her to Heaven worth watching?
- Leave Her to Heaven holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Leave Her to Heaven?
- Leave Her to Heaven stars Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price and Mary Philips.
- When was Leave Her to Heaven released?
- Leave Her to Heaven was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.