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14 October 1994 (New Zealand) moreTagline:
The true story of a crime that shocked a nation. morePlot:
Two girls have an intense fantasy life; their parents, concerned the fantasy is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 16 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Kate Winslet is Oscar worthy! more (225 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Melanie Lynskey | ... | Pauline Parker | |
| Kate Winslet | ... | Juliet Hulme | |
| Sarah Peirse | ... | Honora Parker Rieper | |
| Diana Kent | ... | Hilda Hulme | |
| Clive Merrison | ... | Dr. Henry Hulme | |
| Simon O'Connor | ... | Herbert Rieper | |
| Jed Brophy | ... | John / Nicholas | |
| Peter Elliott | ... | Bill Perry | |
| Gilbert Goldie | ... | Dr. Bennett | |
| Geoffrey Heath | ... | Rev. Norris | |
| Kirsti Ferry | ... | Wendy | |
| Ben Skjellerup | ... | Jonathan Hulme | |
| Darien Takle | ... | Miss Stewart | |
| Elizabeth Moody | ... | Miss Waller | |
| Liz Mullane | ... | Mrs. Collins |
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Heavenly Creatures: The Uncut Version (USA) (longer version)Himmlische Kreaturen (Germany)
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Rated R for a chilling murder and some sexuality.; Rated R for violence and sexual content. (uncut version)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 min | USA:108 min (uncut version)Language:
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Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 (re-rating) | South Korea:(Banned) (original rating) | Finland:K-15 | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Canada:18A | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Chile:18 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 (video premiere) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Producer Jim Booth passed away shortly after the production was complete. The film is dedicated to his memory. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In art class you see Mrs. Collins pick up some papers and a wooden tray, then turn and talk to Juliet. The wooden tray Mrs. Collins picks up has a circular carve in one end of it. In one shot she is holding the tray so the carving is facing her, then when the shot changes she is suddenly holding the tray the other way, so the carving is facing away from her. moreQuotes:
[first lines][Director Peter Jackson opens with the scene that should, logically, end the film: that is, the moments immediately following the murder. The girls Juliet and Pauline run screaming up the hill-path to the tea-house, sobbing and covered in blood. The scene is intercut with b&w visions of the two running across a ship deck to meet Dr. and Mrs. Hulme, whom they both refer to as their mother, as the first three exclamations of "Mummy!" demonstrate]
Juliet Hulme: Mummy!
Pauline Parker: Mummy!
Juliet Hulme: Mummmmy!
[the scene changes from the ship to the hilltop tea-house. The girls are screaming hysterically as the tea-house woman runs out to see what the noise is all about]
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Funiculi, Funicula moreFAQ
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This film is astonishing. Really, I rank it tied in first place as the best film of 1994, shared with PULP FICTION.
Peter Jackson's masterpiece (thougth I love the Lord of the Rings films) is definitely HEAVENLY CREATURES. It's a challenging film, very difficult to watch at times. But it brilliantly captures the brightly burning, constantly changing, wild emotions of these two intelligent and creative but seriously damaged teenage girls.
Sarah Peirse as the mother is incredible in her role. Melanie Lynskey reaches such a depth with her character...I actually think it's a bit frightening how good she is. And Kate Winslet...ahhh KATE WINSLET! At first glance...the performance might just be blown off as over the top and amateur. But that's only at first glance. Look closer, and stay with it, and you will see what amazing things she has done with this character. It's a remarkable achievement unlike any other acting I've seen in any film of this kind, which is to say a true life crime thriller.
Heavenly Creatures is, and I say this with absolute certainty, the best true life crime thriller ever made. Because instead of trying to be a classic thriller with cheap tricks, Peter Jackson gets you inside the twisted minds of these two girls, and whether you hate them in the end or not, you completely understand why these girls did what they did...and that it was doomed from the start. Kate Winslet is just brilliant. WHY wasn't she given every award under the sun for this?!?!??!