Far from Heaven (2002)

11/08/2002 (US) • 1h 47m

Drama, Romance

What imprisons desires of the heart?

Overview

In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

Top Billed Cast

Julianne Moore

Cathy Whitaker

Dennis Quaid

Frank Whitaker

Dennis Haysbert

Raymond Deagan

Patricia Clarkson

Eleanor Fine

James Rebhorn

Dr. Bowman

Bette Henritze

Mrs. Leacock

Ryan Ward

David Whitaker


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$13,500,000.00

Revenue

$29,027,914.00

Keywords

husband wife relationship

housewife

botanist

connecticut

interracial relationship

male homosexuality

relationship

suburb

questioning

1950s

people

thoughtful

relationships

gay theme

intimate

melodrama

critical

assertive

compassionate

powerful

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