Far from Heaven (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, Far from Heaven is a drama and romance film directed by Todd Haynes, running about 107 minutes. “What imprisons desires of the heart?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
Who’s in it. Far from Heaven stars Julianne Moore as Cathleen "Cathy" Whitaker, Dennis Quaid as Frank Whitaker, Dennis Haysbert as Raymond Deagan and Patricia Clarkson as Eleanor Fine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Far from Heaven has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29M at the box office.
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 Far from Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from Heaven (2002)?
- In US, Far from Heaven 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 Far from Heaven worth watching?
- Far from Heaven holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Far from Heaven?
- Far from Heaven stars Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson and Viola Davis.
- When was Far from Heaven released?
- Far from Heaven was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.