Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty

A girl who half-heartedly 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.

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R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Michael Lehmann

Release Date: June 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: March 30, 1999

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  • November 7, 2009
    Now this is my type of teen flick.
  • October 2, 2009
    This is another 80's classic I've only just caught up with. It has its moments but i think my 14 year old self would have appreciated it more. It seems a bit eerie watching it now really, what with all the shootings etc in American schools over the last few years. Also, are Ameri...( read more)can schools so segregated and do they really have girl clicks/sororities like that? or is it another myth like cow tipping? Christian Slater seems to have started his 'I want to be Jack Nicholson' campaign right here too!
  • June 1, 2009
    How I got this far in life with out seeing Heathers is a mystery to me. I enjoyed it, but not as much as my 16 year old self would have.

    Also totally weak ending. They needed to fully commit if this was to be "the High School film Kubrick made."

    Fuck me gently with a chain saw.
  • March 28, 2009
    I have seen this film awhile ago and I liked it!. . . It was a stand out from the usual 1980's high school films.
  • January 18, 2009
    I can't believe you did it. I was teasing. I loved you. Course, I was coming up here to kill ya...
  • November 20, 2009
    When I watch films from other decades (especially the 80's) I put myself back in that time. You can't really let the hair and clothing styles of that particular era influence your decision/critique of the film. I say this because 'Heathers' is now an especially dated film since...( read more) it came out in the late 80's. And it shows. But with all that said, this was still a great film. Very risque plot lines for a mainstream Hollywood film, but it worked! Slater, Ryder, and Doherty were excellent in their respective roles. The plot was very well constructed with it's commentary on social culture including high school way of thinking. Clever dialogue as well. Very well done film. But in need of a remake eventually, but of course it would have to be as good as this original.
  • November 7, 2009
    Essential movie for any collection!
  • October 27, 2009
    One hell of a dark comedy.
  • October 15, 2009
    Fantastically dark romp, with some of the best snarky one-liners in movie history.
  • October 15, 2009
    dark comedy starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. written by Daniel Waters. directed by Michael Lehmann.

    fuck me gently with a chainsaw!

    Veronica Sawyer (Ryder) wants to be popular, wants to be part of the "in" crowd. but she secretly hates her friends, the popular...( read more) clique at school, three girls named Heather. enter mysterious new guy J.D. (Slater). Veronica is intrigued and eventually the two start dating and joke about killing off the Heathers. but when a harmless joke goes wrong and they accidentally do kill one of the girls, things begin to spiral out of control and Veronica finds herself in over her head.

    I looooove this movie! ever since I first saw it, yeah I watched it when I was ten-yrs-old, I have loved this film. hilarious script with dialogue that is quote worthy and of course, the amazing Mr. Christian Slater. sure, Winona is great, but Christian... ah, Christian. he is one of those actors that I will forever love and who with forever make my heart get all fluttery. XD

    one of the best high school flicks ever made. ♥

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

For a long time, we're not even sure of the point of view: Is this a black comedy about murder or just a cynical morality play? The traveler in the foreign country is not sure, but he knows the film i... full review

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Comments


  • tomdoherty18
    May 2, 2008
    the super hit movie in 80'.starring winona ruder(sweet)crhistisn slater(cool) and shannen doherty(ooo brenda?)...the very very best movie...
  • PiksiTheSlayer
    June 7, 2007
    Heather the movie ROCKS is the bestest movie i ever seen, and J.D. man he is HOT in that movie!!!
  • newfiechick17
    May 9, 2007
    christian slater is perfect in this movie, it's dark funny and smart, i love it!!!!! i bought it cuz my nmae is heather without ever seeing it and when i watched it i loved it!!!
  • rayrayfriedeggs
    May 7, 2007
    Just the best film ever.
  • hayx
    December 5, 2006
    This movie even made croquet look cool,need i say more? yes!
    you're such a pillowcase!
    thank you michael lehmann! i think even kurbrik would have struggled to capture teenage angst the way you did.
    clueless,jawbreaker,drop dead gorgeous....they all link bnack to heathers,whether intenionally or not.
  • Spicecats
    September 15, 2006
    THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST!!!!!!
    CHRISTAN SLATER AND WINONA RYDER ROCK IN THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!
  • cassaundra3
    September 6, 2006
    This movie is my all time favourite because of wionna ryder is one of my fav actresses just watch it if you haven't just give it a chance
  • YlowBstard
    July 28, 2006
    Why don't you just go rent or buy it. It's a great movie.
  • YourFaceOfDoom
    May 17, 2006
    Hey, does anyone know where I can download this movie? Or anyplace on the internet that I can watch it?

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