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Heaven's Gate (1980): movie guide
Heaven's Gate (1980) is a Drama, Western, History running about 217 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 443 votes. Notable cast includes Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-11-19
- Runtime: 217 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Western, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-11-19
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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.
Cast highlights
Heaven's Gate features Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-11-19. Runtime: 217 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (443 votes). Genres: Drama, Western, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate is listed as Drama, Western, History on TMDB.
- How long is Heaven's Gate?
- Heaven's Gate runs about 217 minutes.
- Who stars in Heaven's Gate?
- Cast highlights include Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert.
- Does Cinema Box stream Heaven's Gate?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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