Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
Kernel Score: 85% · 273 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1945-12-25
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Leave Her to Heaven
- Stream: YouTube TV, FlixFling, TCM
- Free with ads: Mometu
- Rent: Prime Video, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A socialite marries a prominent novelist, which spurs a violent, obsessive, and dangerous jealousy in her.
Leave Her to Heaven parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Leave Her to Heaven is a classic film noir about a dangerously possessive and jealous wife, including murder and psychological menace.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot involves obsessive jealousy leading to murder and manipulation, though depicted with period-appropriate restraint.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John M. Stahl
Cast
- Gene Tierney as Ellen Berent Harland
- Cornel Wilde as Richard Harland
- Jeanne Crain as Ruth Berent
- Vincent Price as Russell Quinton
- Mary Philips as Mrs. Berent
- Ray Collins as Glen Robie
- Gene Lockhart as Dr. Saunders
- Reed Hadley as Dr. Mason
- Darryl Hickman as Danny Harland
- Chill Wills as Leick Thome
Leave Her to Heaven FAQ
Is Leave Her to Heaven good?
Leave Her to Heaven has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 273 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Leave Her to Heaven?
In the US you can stream Leave Her to Heaven on YouTube TV, FlixFling and TCM, watch it free with ads on Mometu and rent it from Prime Video and FlixFling.
Is Leave Her to Heaven OK for kids?
Leave Her to Heaven is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Leave Her to Heaven is a classic film noir about a dangerously possessive and jealous wife, including murder and psychological menace.
What movies are like Leave Her to Heaven?
If you liked Leave Her to Heaven, try The Night of the Hunter, Remember, Vertigo and Rebecca.