Heaven's Gate (1980)
Overview
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
Where to watch Heaven's Gate
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MGM Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | MGM | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | MGM | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | MUBI | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | MGM Plus | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | MGM Plus | — | — |
| Germany | MGM Plus | — | — |
| France | MUBI, MGM | — | — |
| Spain | MGM Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Heaven's Gate in 34 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Heaven's Gate about?
Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions. Heaven's Gate is a Drama, Western, History movie, released on 1980-11-19, runtime 217 minutes.
Is Heaven's Gate worth watching?
TMDB users rate Heaven's Gate 6.7 out of 10 from 441 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Heaven's Gate?
In the United States, Heaven's Gate is free to watch on The, Hoopla and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Cimino
Cast
- Kris Kristofferson as James Averill
- Christopher Walken as Nathan D. Champion
- John Hurt as Billy Irvine
- Sam Waterston as Frank Canton
- Brad Dourif as Mr. Eggleston
- Isabelle Huppert as Ella Watson
- Joseph Cotten as The Reverend Doctor
- Jeff Bridges as John L. Bridges
- Ronnie Hawkins as Major Wolcott
- Paul Koslo as Mayor Charlie Lezak
- Geoffrey Lewis as Trapper Fred
- Richard Masur as Cully
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Sources
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