Heaven Can Wait

Name: Heaven Can Wait
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1978-06-28
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin

1978·Movie·PG·101 min·★ 6.6(442)

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“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.

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About Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 English-language fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Buck Henry and Warren Beatty. The cast is led by Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Heaven Can Wait was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 28, 1978, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $99 million worldwide.

Director: Buck Henry, Warren Beatty
Writers: Elaine May, Warren Beatty
Release date: June 28, 1978
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $99 million
Production: Paramount Pictures

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Heaven Can Wait cast & crew

Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry and Warren Beatty and written by Elaine May and Warren Beatty.

The cast features Warren Beatty as Joe Pendleton, Julie Christie as Betty Logan, James Mason as Mr. Jordan, Jack Warden as Max Corkle, Charles Grodin as Tony Abbott, and Dyan Cannon as Julia Farnsworth.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Warren Beatty and Hawk Koch.

Is Heaven Can Wait worth watching?

Heaven Can Wait holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 442 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and romance, Heaven Can Wait is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Heaven Can Wait

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