
Heathers(1989)
“Best friends, social trends and occasional murder.”
Overview
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
Director
Michael Lehmann
Studio
New World Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$1M
Cast

Winona Ryder
as Veronica Sawyer

Christian Slater
as Jason 'J.D.' Dean

Shannen Doherty
as Heather Duke

Lisanne Falk
as Heather McNamara

Kim Walker
as Heather Chandler

Penelope Milford
as Pauline Fleming

Glenn Shadix
as Father Ripper
Lance Fenton
as Kurt Kelly

Jennifer Rhodes
as Veronica's Mom
Jeremy Applegate
as Peter Dawson

Patrick Labyorteaux
as Ram Sweeney
Jon Matthews
as Rodney
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
New World Pictures • Cinemarque Entertainment • Trans Atlantic Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heathers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Heathers (1989).
What is Heathers about?▼
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
Who directed Heathers?▼
Heathers was directed by Michael Lehmann and released in 1989. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Heathers?▼
Heathers has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Heathers?▼
The cast of Heathers includes Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer, Christian Slater as Jason 'J.D.' Dean, Shannen Doherty as Heather Duke, Lisanne Falk as Heather McNamara, Kim Walker as Heather Chandler and more.
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