All That Heaven Allows
How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?
Directed by Douglas Sirk
Produced by Universal Pictures
A lush melodrama about a widow defying social convention to pursue love across class lines, balancing romantic yearning against societal judgment.
Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
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Is All That Heaven Allows violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is All That Heaven Allows sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does All That Heaven Allows end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is All That Heaven Allows easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is All That Heaven Allows scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like All That Heaven Allows
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like All That Heaven Allows, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
