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Oh, God!

1977·Movie
1h 38min·PG

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Anybody who could turn Lot's wife into a pillar of salt, incinerate Sodom and Gomorrah and make it rain for forty days and forty nights has got to be a fun guy.

When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
Lighthearted Religious ComedyDivine InterventionEveryman ProtagonistFeel-Good MovieMessage of FaithClassic 1970s FilmFamily-FriendlySituational Humor

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Where can I stream Oh, God! legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oh, God! worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oh, God! rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Oh, God!?

1 h 38 min

Oh, God! runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oh, God!?

Critics64
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Oh, God! much the same way.

What language is Oh, God! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Oh, God!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oh, God! in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Oh, God! use?

The Magic Poker EquationAlmighty JanitorArtistic License – ReligionDisaster DominoesGod Is FlawedSatanLouis CypherChekhov's GunDivine Race LiftSecond-Face SmokeThe Gods Must Be LazyJesus Tabooand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Oh, God!, including The Magic Poker Equation, Almighty Janitor, Artistic License – Religion.