Heathers (1989)

Kernel Score: 83% · 1,837 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Comedy, Crime

Released: 1989-03-31

Runtime: 103 minutes

Where to watch Heathers

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.

Heathers parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Heathers is an R-rated dark comedy about high school cliques, bullying, and staged teen suicides.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts teen deaths staged as suicides amid dark satirical bullying content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Michael Lehmann

Cast

  • Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer
  • Christian Slater as Jason 'J.D.' Dean
  • Shannen Doherty as Heather Duke
  • Lisanne Falk as Heather McNamara
  • Kim Walker as Heather Chandler
  • Penelope Milford as Pauline Fleming
  • Glenn Shadix as Father Ripper
  • Lance Fenton as Kurt Kelly
  • Jennifer Rhodes as Veronica's Mom
  • Jeremy Applegate as Peter Dawson

Heathers FAQ

Is Heathers good?

Heathers has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,837 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Heathers?

In the US you can stream Heathers on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on Philo, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Heathers OK for kids?

Heathers is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Heathers is an R-rated dark comedy about high school cliques, bullying, and staged teen suicides.

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