All That Heaven Allows

"How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?"

Dec 25 1955 Approved 1h 29m
Drama, Romance

Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.

Plot

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.

Written by

Peggy Thompson, Edna L. Lee, Harry Lee

Directed by

Douglas Sirk

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
17,400
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA