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Heaven Can Wait

1978·Movie
1h 41min·PG
IMDb6.9Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes82%69%

Where to watch

MGM+Hoopla

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Heaven Can Wait fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Sports

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.

Joe Pendleton is a quarterback preparing to lead his team to the superbowl when he is almost killed in an accident. An overanxious angel plucks him to heaven only to discover that he wasn't ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.
Romantic ComedyBody SwapReincarnationSuper Bowl1970s NostalgiaFeel-Good MovieCharmingLightheartedSituational Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Warren Beatty, Craig R. Baxley, Buck Henry
Written by:
Warren Beatty, Elaine May, Harry Segall
Produced by:
Warren Beatty, Hawk Koch, Charles H. Maguire
Composed by:
Dave Grusin, Tom Overton, Richard Oswald

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Heaven Can Wait

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Where can I stream Heaven Can Wait legally?

MGM+Hoopla

Heaven Can Wait is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Heaven Can Wait worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heaven Can Wait rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Heaven Can Wait?

1 h 41 min

Heaven Can Wait runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Heaven Can Wait?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Heaven Can Wait much the same way.

Was Heaven Can Wait a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$99 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $99 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What language is Heaven Can Wait in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Heaven Can Wait?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Heaven Can Wait in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.