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Heaven Can Wait

1943·Movie
1h 52min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%75%
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%75%

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!

Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.
Romantic ComedyHistorical SettingLife ReviewHeaven & HellSophisticated HumorCharming CharactersClassic HollywoodNostalgic ToneDialogue-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Ernst Lubitsch, Henry Weinberger
Written by:
Samson Raphaelson, Leslie Bush-Fekete
Produced by:
Ernst Lubitsch
Composed by:
Roger Heman Sr., Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman

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?

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Heaven Can Wait is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. 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?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heaven Can Wait rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Heaven Can Wait?

1 h 52 min

Heaven Can Wait runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Heaven Can Wait?

Critics89
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Heaven Can Wait higher (89) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Heaven Can Wait in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. 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 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.