Heathers
"Best friends, social trends and occasional murder."
Originally released in 1989. Heathers is a comedy/crime film. directed by Michael Lehmann.
Starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty
Synopsis
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,827 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Winona Ryder
as Veronica Sawyer
Christian Slater
as Jason 'J.D.' Dean
Shannen Doherty
as Heather Duke
Lisanne Falk
as Heather McNamara
Kim Walker
as Heather Chandler
Penelope Milford
as Pauline Fleming
Glenn Shadix
as Father Ripper
Lance Fenton
as Kurt Kelly
Jennifer Rhodes
as Veronica's Mom
Jeremy Applegate
as Peter Dawson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,166,207
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Cinemarque Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heathers about?
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
Who directed Heathers?
Heathers was directed by Michael Lehmann.
How long is Heathers?
Heathers has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Heathers released?
Heathers was released on March 31, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heathers?
The main cast of Heathers includes Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker.
Is Heathers worth watching?
Heathers has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,827 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.