Far from Heaven
2002 · 107 min · Director: Todd Haynes
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Cathy is the perfect 50s housewife, living the perfect 50s life: healthy kids, successful husband, social prominence. Then one night she stumbles in on her husband Frank, kissing another man, and her tidy world starts spinning out of control. In her confusion and grief, she finds consolation in the friendship of their African-American gardener, Raymond - a socially taboo relationship that leads to the further disintegration of life as she knew it. Despite Cathy and Frank's struggle to keep their marriage afloat, the reality of his homosexuality and her feelings for Raymond open a painful, if more honest, chapter in their lives.
Emotional fingerprint
Far from Heaven (2002) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 35%, Empathy 25%, Melancholy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Sadness35%
- Empathy25%
- Melancholy20%
- Love10%
- Hope10%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Empathy, Melancholy. Genres: Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Empathy and Melancholy. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Love | 32 % | 7 % | 17 % | 20 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 11 % | 21 % | 29 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 9 % | 18 % | 26 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Curiosity | 31 % | 14 % | 20 % | 21 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Sadness | 45 % | 34 % | 39 % | 33 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Sadness | 51 % | 40 % | 45 % | 41 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Sadness | 39 % | 24 % | 30 % | 33 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 15 % | 21 % | 31 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 48 % | 26 % | 31 % | 39 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Empathy | 54 % | 38 % | 48 % | 36 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Empathy | 54 % | 33 % | 50 % | 30 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Love | 53 % | 23 % | 39 % | 33 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 53 % | 24 % | 33 % | 40 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Love | 50 % | 25 % | 32 % | 40 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 55 % | 34 % | 41 % | 43 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 69 % | 55 % | 59 % | 53 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Empathy | 76 % | 68 % | 70 % | 54 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Sadness | 75 % | 70 % | 68 % | 38 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Sadness | 70 % | 67 % | 58 % | 22 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
David Whitaker
Janice Whitaker
Sarah Deagan
Billy Hutchinson
Nancy
Esther
Photographer
Reginald Carter
Marlene
Details
- Directed by
- Todd Haynes
- Written by
- Todd Haynes
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2002
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Country
- United States, France
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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