Heaven and Hell (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, Heaven and Hell is a drama film directed by Morten Arnfred, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Maria grows up in a seedy 1960s working class neighborhood, the daughter of an ambitious emigrant father and soon caught up in her own dangerously one track-minded pursuit of a violinist's career. A rich gallery of highly original characters contribute, for better and for worse, to Maria's coming of age. Based on Kirsten Thorup's critically acclaimed 1982 novel, filmed by Morten Arnfred.
Who’s in it. Heaven and Hell stars Ole Lemmeke as Jonni, Karina Skands as Maria, Erik Mørk as Bols and Harriet Andersson as Jasmin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Heaven and Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven and Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven and Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven and Hell (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heaven and Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heaven and Hell worth watching?
- Heaven and Hell holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven and Hell?
- Heaven and Hell stars Ole Lemmeke, Karina Skands, Erik Mørk, Harriet Andersson and Waage Sandø.
- When was Heaven and Hell released?
- Heaven and Hell was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.