All That Heaven Allows (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, All That Heaven Allows is a drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 89 minutes. “How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
Who’s in it. All That Heaven Allows stars Jane Wyman as Cary Scott, Rock Hudson as Ron Kirby, Agnes Moorehead as Sara Warren and Conrad Nagel as Harvey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, All That Heaven Allows has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All That Heaven Allows page.
If you liked it. Fans of All That Heaven Allows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All That Heaven Allows (1955)?
- In US, All That Heaven Allows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All That Heaven Allows worth watching?
- All That Heaven Allows holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in All That Heaven Allows?
- All That Heaven Allows stars Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Conrad Nagel and Virginia Grey.
- When was All That Heaven Allows released?
- All That Heaven Allows was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.