Synopsis
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
Far from Heaven (2002) is a 1h 47min drama feature film by Todd Haynes. In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson, Viola Davis, James Rebhorn, Bette Henritze, Michael Gaston
Original language
English
First release
November 8, 2002 (United States)
Production companies
Section Eight Productions, Vulcan Productions, Consolidated Film Industries, TF1, Killer Films
Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress, National Board of Review Award for Best Actress, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography
Setting
Connecticut
Filming locations
New Jersey
Crew
Screenplay
Todd Haynes
Producer
Christine Vachon, Jody Patton
Cinematography
Edward Lachman
Editing
James Lyons
Music
Elmer Bernstein
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Village Voice Film Poll 2002 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Lead (Julianne Moore)
Titles
| Original title | Far from Heaven | |
| Québec French title | Loin du paradis |
Soundtracks
| CD | Far From Heaven - Elmer Bernstein (2002) | 5 releases, 2002-2003: Rambling Records, Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Canada | November 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 6, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 20, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 10, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 18, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 24, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Australia | February 6, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 21, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 7, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | March 12, 2003 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | March 12, 2003 |
| Theatrical | France | March 12, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 13, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Austria | March 14, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 14, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Israel | March 20, 2003 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 23, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | August 28, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | October 23, 2003 |
| Television | France | August 24, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | August 24, 2004 |
Full credits
| Director | Todd Haynes |
| Cast | Julianne Moore (Cathy Whitaker), Dennis Quaid (Frank Whitaker), Dennis Haysbert (Raymond Deagan), Patricia Clarkson (Eleanor Fine), Viola Davis (Sybil), James Rebhorn (Dr. Bowman), Bette Henritze (Mrs. Leacock), Michael Gaston (Stan Fine), Ryan Ward (David Whitaker), Lindsay Andretta (Janice Whitaker), Jordan Nia Elizabeth (Sarah Deagan), Kyle Timothy Smith (Billy Hutchinson), Celia Weston (Mona Lauder), Barbara Garrick (Doreen), Olivia Birkelund (Nancy), Stevie Ray Dallimore (Dick Dawson), Mylika Davis (Esther), Jason Franklin (Photographer), Gregory Marlow (Reginald Carter), C.C. Loveheart (Marlene), June Squibb (Elderly Woman), Laurent Giroux (Man with Mustache), Alex Santoriello (Spanish Bartender), Matt Malloy (Red Faced Man), J.B. Adams (Farnsworth), Kevin Carrigan (Soda Jerk), Chance Kelly (Tallman), Declan Baldwin (Officer #1), Brian Delate (Officer #2), Pamela Evans Haynes (Kitty), Joe Holt (Hotel Waiter), Ben Moss (Hutch's Friend), Susan Willis (Receptionist), Karl Schroeder (Conductor), Lance Olds (Bail Clerk), Johnathan McClain (Staff Member #1), Nicholas Joy (Blond Boy), Virl Andrick (Blond Boy's Father), Jezabel Montero (Hooker), Geraldine Bartlett (Woman at Party), Ernest Rayford (Glaring Man), Duane McLaughlin (Jake), Betsy Aidem (Pool Mother), Mary Anna Klindtworth (Pool Daughter), Ted Neustadt (Ron), Thomas Torres (Band Leader), Blondell Cooper (Hostess) |
| Screenplay | Todd Haynes |
| Producer | Christine Vachon, Jody Patton |
| Executive producer | Eric Robison, George Clooney, John Sloss, John Wells, Steven Soderbergh, Tracy Brimm |
| Cinematography | Edward Lachman |
| Editing | James Lyons |
| Music | Elmer Bernstein |
| Production design | Mark Friedberg |
| Costumes | Sandy Powell |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
