Heathers

Opens Friday, September 4, 2026

“What is your damage, Heather?” Cynical, surreal and viciously funny, this dark high school comedy remains one of the most influential teen movies ever. Iconic performances from 80s luminaries Winona Ryder, Shannen Doherty and Christian Slater, and a cornucopia of gleefully nasty putdowns (“Lick it up baby. Lick. It. Up.”) mask an earnest plea for empathy and kindess at the center of HEATHERS’ black heart.

• Country USA
• Language English
• Year 1989
• Director Michael Lehmann
• Writer Daniel Waters
• Cast Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker

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