Heavenly Creatures
"Not all angels are innocent."
Originally released in 1994. Heavenly Creatures is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Peter Jackson.
Starring Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, and Sarah Peirse
Synopsis
Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (1,006 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Melanie Lynskey
as Pauline Parker
Kate Winslet
as Juliet Hulme
Sarah Peirse
as Honorah Parker Rieper
Diana Kent
as Hilda Hulme
Clive Merrison
as Dr. Henry Hulme
Simon O'Connor
as Herbert Rieper
Jed Brophy
as John / Nicholas
Peter Elliott
as Bill Perry
Gilbert Goldie
as Dr. Bennett
Geoffrey Heath
as Rev. Norris
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,049,135
Production Companies
- Miramax
- WingNut Films
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Fontana Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Creatures about?
Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develop...
Who directed Heavenly Creatures?
Heavenly Creatures was directed by Peter Jackson.
How long is Heavenly Creatures?
Heavenly Creatures has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Heavenly Creatures released?
Heavenly Creatures was released on September 12, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heavenly Creatures?
The main cast of Heavenly Creatures includes Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison.
Is Heavenly Creatures worth watching?
Heavenly Creatures has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,006 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.