Far from Heaven
“What imprisons desires of the heart?”
Synopsis
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Far From Heaven - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-04
Top Cast
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Julianne Moore
Cathy Whitaker
Dennis Quaid
Frank Whitaker
Dennis Haysbert
Raymond Deagan
Patricia Clarkson
Eleanor Fine
Viola Davis
Sybil
James Rebhorn
Dr. Bowman
Bette Henritze
Mrs. Leacock
Michael Gaston
Stan Fine
Ryan Ward
David Whitaker
Lindsay Andretta
Janice Whitaker
Jordan Nia Elizabeth
Sarah Deagan
Kyle Timothy Smith
Billy Hutchinson
Celia Weston
Mona Lauder
Barbara Garrick
Doreen
Olivia Birkelund
Nancy
Stevie Ray Dallimore
Dick Dawson
Mylika Davis
Esther
Jason Franklin
Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.15x
+$15.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Haynes
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Far from Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $13.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29M
- Production Studios
- Vulcan Productions, Killer Films, John Wells Productions, Section Eight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes
Elmer Bernstein
Edward Lachman
James Lyons
Tracy Brimm, George Clooney, Jody Patton, Eric Robison, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Haynes
Director
Jody Patton
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
James Lyons
Editor
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Todd Haynes
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far from Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far from Heaven about?
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
Who directed Far from Heaven?
Far from Heaven was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Far from Heaven?
The principal cast of Far from Heaven includes Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis.
When was Far from Heaven released and how long is it?
Far from Heaven was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Far from Heaven?
Far from Heaven had a reported production budget of $13.5M and grossed $29M at the worldwide box office (2.15 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Far from Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far from Heaven was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Far from Heaven?
Far from Heaven holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).