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All That Heaven Allows (1955)

★ 7.6Approved89 minDirector: Douglas Sirk

1955 film by Douglas Sirk

All That Heaven Allows is a 1955 American melodrama film directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter, and adapted by Peg Fenwick from a story by Edna L. Lee and Harry Lee. It stars Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson in a tale about the social complications that arise following the development of a romance between a well-to-do widow and a younger poorer man. In 1995, the film was selected for preservation in the United States' National Film Registry.

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What is All That Heaven Allows about?
All That Heaven Allows (1955) — An upper-class widow falls in love with a much younger, down-to-earth nurseryman, much to the disapproval of her children and criticism of her country club peers.
Is All That Heaven Allows based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is All That Heaven Allows scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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