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Days of Heaven

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 60/100
Total warning time: 1m 40s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with implied sexual activity, no nudity shown.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:25] Characters are seen drinking alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 15s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:10:45 - 01:11:30] A violent confrontation occurs, resulting in a gunshot and death.
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:40] A heated argument with physical aggression.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (5s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:20:30 - 00:20:35] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
Days of Heaven

Details for Days of Heaven (1978)

Year: 1978
Certificate: PG
Days of Heaven Runtime: 94 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 93
Votes: 52852
Gross: [Gross not found]
Director: Terrence Malick
Cast Stars: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz

Overview of Days of Heaven:

A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune.

Who directed the movie 'Days of Heaven' (1978)?

The movie 'Days of Heaven' was directed by Terrence Malick.

What is the plot of 'Days of Heaven' (1978)?

The film follows a young couple, Bill and Abby, who flee Chicago after Bill accidentally kills his boss. They find work on a Texas farm, where Abby pretends to be Bill's sister. The wealthy but terminally ill farmer falls in love with Abby, leading to a complex love triangle.

Who are the main actors in 'Days of Heaven' (1978)?

The main actors in 'Days of Heaven' are Richard Gere as Bill, Brooke Adams as Abby, Sam Shepard as the Farmer, and Linda Manz as Linda, Bill's younger sister.

What awards did 'Days of Heaven' (1978) win?

'Days of Heaven' won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Néstor Almendros) and was nominated for three other Oscars: Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, and Best Sound.

What is the significance of the title 'Days of Heaven'?

The title 'Days of Heaven' reflects the fleeting moments of happiness and paradise that the characters experience on the farm, which are ultimately overshadowed by tragedy and moral dilemmas.