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1989 · 103 min · R

Heathers

Directed by Michael Lehmann · Comedy, Crime

Heathers (1989) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Lehmann set in Ohio during the 1980s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
David Newman
Cinematography
Francis Kenny
Cast
Winona RyderChristian SlaterShannen DohertyLisanne FalkKim WalkerPenelope MilfordGlenn ShadixLance Fenton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Ohio
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Darkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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