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Heaven (2002)

Original title: Heaven

“When you take justice into your own hands, what are the consequences?”

2002 · 1 h 36 min
Directed by Tom Tykwer · Germany · Contemporary European Art Cinema
DramaThrillerRomanceCrime

Where to watch in the United States: Free: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free · Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Cate Blanchett Giovanni Ribisi Remo Girone Stefania Rocca Alessandro Sperduti Mattia Sbragia

Credits

Written by: Krzysztof Kieślowski

Plot

A woman takes the law into her own hands after police ignore her pleas to arrest the man responsible for her husband's death, and finds herself not only under arrest for murder but falling in love with an officer.

Sinekatalog’s take

A woman turns to violence when the law ignores her, then finds an unexpected bond in custody. The film is spare, precise and quietly spiritual, with striking images and a lean pace. Best for viewers who like contemplative thrillers over loud ones.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (26,070 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Metacritic: 68/100
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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