Far From Heaven (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Far From Heaven is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Todd Haynes, starring Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid and Dennis Haysbert. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $29 million worldwide on a $13.5 million budget. It won 6 awards from 17 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $13.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Far From Heaven About?
The premise of Far From Heaven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A picture-perfect 1950s life unravels when a devoted housewife discovers her husband is gay. As she navigates his choices and her own feelings, she confronts the rigid social expectations of her community and begins a surprising friendship with a troubled African-American woman. The experience forces her to question her assumptions about love, marriage, and happiness, leading to a journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections.
Far From Heaven Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay kiss
- gay husband
- 1950s
- black man white woman relationship
- forbidden love
- unhappy marriage
- homosexual father
- bigotry
- discrimination
- gay bar
- gay love
- gay relationship
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- gay father
- gay parent
- homosexual man married to a heterosexual woman
- gay conversion therapy
- gay husband straight wife relationship
- closeted homosexual
- black man white woman romance
- interracial relationship
- gossip
- suburb
- housewife
- gardener
- symphonic music score
- neo noir
- autumn
- divorce
- hate crime
- husband wife relationship
- drunk driving
- domestic violence
- therapy
- hartford connecticut
- conversion therapy
- kerchief
- year 1957
- homosexuality
- impotence
- race relations
- unhappily married man
- unhappily married woman
- scarf
- cruising
- females talking about sex
- gay couple
- dismay
- disdain
- disrespect
- discomfort
Far From Heaven Cast
Julianne Moore leads the cast, with Dennis Quaid and Dennis Haysbert. Directed by Todd Haynes.
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Director Todd Haynes
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Far From Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Far From Heaven 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 70% User score
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Far From Heaven Plot Summary
What happens in Far From Heaven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the picturesque suburb of 1957 Connecticut, we meet Cathy Whitaker, portrayed by Julianne Moore, who seems to epitomize the ideal spouse, mother, and homemaker. Married to Frank, played by Dennis Quaid, a thriving executive at Magnatech—a firm specializing in television advertising—the couple raises two children, David and Janice.
One fateful evening, Cathy receives an alarming phone call from the local police, revealing that her husband has been apprehended. Though Frank insists it’s a harmless misunderstanding, it becomes evident that he has been exploring the seedy underbelly of gay bars in Hartford. As Cathy prepares for her upcoming annual Magnatech party alongside her close friend Eleanor Fine (Patricia Clarkson), she finds herself amid social gatherings where discussions of marital intimacy flow freely among other society women, including Nancy and Doreen.
Full summary
The whole story of Far From Heaven, scene by scene
Far From Heaven Box Office & Budget
Far From Heaven grossed $29 million worldwide on a $13.5 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $15.9 million came from the US and Canada and $13.1 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $15.9M
- International
- $13.1M
- Budget
- $13.5M
Far From Heaven Awards & Nominations
Far From Heaven won 6 awards from 17 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2003, with 5 wins from 5 nominations.
6 wins17 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2003 5 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Director – Todd Haynes
- Won Best Feature
- Won Best Female Lead – Julianne Moore
- Won Best Supporting Male – Dennis Quaid
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Critics' Choice 2003 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Picture
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Golden Globes 2003 4 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture – Todd Haynes
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Dennis Quaid
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Oscars 2003 4 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Julianne Moore
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Dennis Quaid
Far From Heaven Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Dennis Haysbert Gives Julianne Moore a Day To Escape Life
- Clip Raymond & Cathy
- Clip The True Meaning Behind Modern Art
- Featurette Allan Arkush on FAR FROM HEAVEN
How Well Do You Know Far From Heaven?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What decade is the movie set in?
Cars in Far From Heaven
29 cars on screen, including the 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon and the 1948 Ford F-1.
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1957 Plymouth Belvedere Important role -
1958 Edsel Pacer Minor role
Far From Heaven Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Lontano dal paradiso” and “Lejos del cielo”.
- Also known as
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- Lontano dal paradiso
- Lejos del cielo
- Loin du paradis
- Longe do Paraíso
- Вдали от рая
- Daleko od nieba
- Kaukana taivaasta
- Lejos del paraíso
- Távol a mennyországtól
- 파 프롬 헤븐
- O paradeisos einai makria
- Dem Himmel so fern
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- Далеч от рая
- 远离天堂
- Daleko od raja
- Daleko do Nebe
- Ο Παράδεισος είναι μακριά
- Harhek M'Gun Eden
- エデンより彼方に
- Toli nuo rojaus
- Departe de paradis
- Далеко од раја
- Dalec od nebes
- Lluny del cel
- 遠離天堂
- Cennetten çok uzakta
- Далеко від раю
- הרחק מגן עדן
- Departe de Rai
- สวรรค์ลิขิตพิศวาส
- On taevas nii kaugel
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Far From Heaven FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Far From Heaven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Far From Heaven?
Far From Heaven runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Far From Heaven released?
Far From Heaven was released on November 8, 2002.
Who directed Far From Heaven?
Far From Heaven was directed by Todd Haynes.
More films by Todd Haynes Who is in the cast of Far From Heaven?
Far From Heaven stars Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid and Dennis Haysbert.
How much did Far From Heaven make at the box office?
Far From Heaven grossed $29 million worldwide ($15.9 million domestic, $13.1 million international) on a budget of $13.5 million.
How is Far From Heaven rated?
Far From Heaven has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Far From Heaven win?
Far From Heaven won 6 awards from 17 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2003.
Does Far From Heaven have a post-credit scene?
No. Far From Heaven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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