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Heavenly Creatures is a 1994 New Zealand biographical psychological drama film directed by Peter Jackson, from a screenplay he co-wrote with his partner, Fran Walsh, and starring Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey in their feature film debuts, with supporting roles by Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison, and Simon O'Connor. Based on the notorious 1954 Parker–Hulme murder case in Christchurch, the film focuses on the relationship between two teenage girls—Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme—which culminates in the murder of Parker's mother. The events of the film span the period from their meeting in 1952 to the murder in 1954.
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1994 · 1h 49m · Drama · Fantasy
TMDB 7.0/10 (1,049 votes)
Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.
Directed by Peter Jackson
Box office $3M worldwide
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Peter JacksonDirector
Melanie Lynskeyas Pauline Parker
Kate Winsletas Juliet Hulme
Sarah Peirseas Honorah Parker Rieper
Diana Kentas Hilda Hulme
Clive Merrisonas Dr. Henry HulmeSSimon O'Connoras Herbert Rieper
Peter Elliottas Bill PerryGGilbert Goldieas Dr. BennettGGeoffrey Heathas Rev. NorrisKKirsti Ferryas WendyBBen Skjellerupas Jonathan Hulme
Darien Takleas Miss Stewart
Elizabeth Moodyas Miss WallerCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.