2002 · 107 min · PG-13

Far from Heaven

Name: Far from Heaven
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2002
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis

Directed by Todd Haynes · Drama, Romance

Far from Heaven (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Todd Haynes set in Connecticut during the 1950s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of identity, betrayal, and isolation run throughout.

Composer

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematography

Edward Lachman

Cast

Julianne MooreDennis QuaidDennis HaysbertPatricia ClarksonViola DavisJames RebhornBette HenritzeMichael Gaston

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Connecticut

Setting

Suburban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

IdentityBetrayalIsolation

Tone

MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

1938
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1975
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Connecticut — 1970s
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Far from Heaven

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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