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Heaven Can Wait

1943Movie1 h 52 minNR

80

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A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

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Romantic Comedy
Historical Setting
Life Review
Heaven & Hell
Sophisticated Humor
Charming Characters
Classic Hollywood
Nostalgic Tone
Dialogue-Driven

Crew

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch
Written by: Samson Raphaelson
Produced by: Ernst Lubitsch
Music by: Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman

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August 5, 1943 · 1 h 52 min · NR

Released: August 5, 1943
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Available in: 19 countries

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Where can I stream Heaven Can Wait?

In the United States, Heaven Can Wait streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Heaven Can Wait worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Heaven Can Wait okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Heaven Can Wait good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Heaven Can Wait make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).