1989 · 103 min · R

Heathers

Name: Heathers
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1989
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker

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 Age Madness / Loss Of Sanity

Tone

Darkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led Child Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Heathers

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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