Far from Heaven (2002)
Kernel Score: 78% · 663 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-11-08
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Far from Heaven
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
Far from Heaven parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Far from Heaven is a 1950s-set drama about a housewife's marriage crisis amid racial tensions in her community.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a husband's secret same-sex relationship and an interracial romance that draws social backlash, without explicit content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Julianne Moore as Cathy Whitaker
- Dennis Quaid as Frank Whitaker
- Dennis Haysbert as Raymond Deagan
- Patricia Clarkson as Eleanor Fine
- Viola Davis as Sybil
- James Rebhorn as Dr. Bowman
- Bette Henritze as Mrs. Leacock
- Michael Gaston as Stan Fine
- Ryan Ward as David Whitaker
- Lindsay Andretta as Janice Whitaker
Far from Heaven FAQ
Is Far from Heaven good?
Far from Heaven has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 663 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Far from Heaven?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Far from Heaven OK for kids?
Far from Heaven is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Far from Heaven is a 1950s-set drama about a housewife's marriage crisis amid racial tensions in her community.
What movies are like Far from Heaven?
If you liked Far from Heaven, try The Bridges of Madison County, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, The Secret: Dare to Dream and All That Heaven Allows.