Cast of Heavenly Creatures

Melanie Lynskey plays Pauline Parker, one of the two teenage girls whose intense friendship with Juliet Hulme spirals into a dark and tragic outcome.

Kate Winslet portrays Juliet Hulme, the other half of the teenage duo whose friendship with Pauline Parker takes a dangerous turn.

Sarah Peirse takes on the role of Honorah Parker Rieper, Pauline's mother who becomes entangled in the unfolding tragedy.

Diana Kent plays Hilda Hulme, Juliet's mother, who struggles to understand the depths of her daughter's relationship with Pauline.

Clive Merrison portrays Dr. Henry Hulme, Juliet's father, whose position as a rector adds a layer of complexity to the girls' story.

Simon O'Connor takes on the role of Herbert Rieper, Pauline's father, who also becomes embroiled in the aftermath of the crime.

Jed Brophy plays the dual role of John / Nicholas, a character intertwined in the lives of Pauline and Juliet with unexpected consequences.

Peter Elliott portrays Bill Perry, a pivotal figure in the investigation surrounding the crime committed by Pauline and Juliet.

Gilbert Goldie plays Dr. Bennett, a supporting character who plays a minor yet significant role in the narrative.

Geoffrey Heath portrays Rev. Norris, a character who provides a glimpse into the societal dynamics that shape the girls' world.

Kirsti Ferry takes on the role of Wendy, a character whose interactions with Pauline and Juliet shed light on their isolated existence.

Ben Skjellerup plays Jonathan Hulme, Juliet's brother, who adds a familial dimension to the unfolding events in the movie.