Heaven & Earth (1993): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Heaven & Earth
Genre: History, War, Drama
Released: 1993
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Hiep Thi Le, Tommy Lee Jones, Joan Chen, Haing S. Ngor, Debbie Reynolds

What Heaven & Earth Is About

Oliver Stone's third film about Vietnam is the first to tell it through a Vietnamese woman rather than an American soldier. It starts in the village, showing what both sides of the war did to the same peasants, then moves to America where a different kind of estrangement begins. That second half is the most contested part, and some find it heavily melodramatic. Stone's visual intensity is present as ever, but because the point of view has changed the result is quite unlike the other two. It draws on a real woman's account, which is its strongest asset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heaven & Earth about?

Oliver Stone's third film about Vietnam is the first to tell it through a Vietnamese woman rather than an American soldier. It starts in the village, showing what both sides of the war did to the same peasants, then moves to America where a different kind of estrangement begins.

Where can I watch Heaven & Earth?

Heaven & Earth is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Heaven & Earth?

Heaven & Earth runs for 140 minutes (2h 20m).

When did Heaven & Earth come out?

Heaven & Earth was released in 1993.

Who directed Heaven & Earth?

Heaven & Earth was directed by Oliver Stone.

Who stars in Heaven & Earth?

Heaven & Earth stars Hiep Thi Le, Tommy Lee Jones, Joan Chen, Haing S. Ngor.

What is Heaven & Earth's rating?

Heaven & Earth holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.