Heaven Can Wait
“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.
Where to watch Heaven Can Wait in India
Can I watch Heaven Can Wait in India? Heaven Can Wait isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Heaven Can Wait there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Heaven Can Wait streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Pathé Home |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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 6.7/10 across 500 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
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
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 6.7/10 from 466 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
Heaven Can Wait isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Heaven Can Wait
Warren Beatty
Joe Pendleton
Julie Christie
Betty Logan
James Mason
Mr. Jordan
Jack Warden
Max Corkle
Charles Grodin
Tony Abbott
Dyan Cannon
Julia Farnsworth
Buck Henry
The Escort
Vincent Gardenia
Krim
Joseph Maher
Sisk
Hamilton Camp
Bentley
Arthur Malet
Everett
Stephanie Faracy
Corinne
Heaven Can Wait — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heaven Can Wait in India?
Heaven Can Wait is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Heaven Can Wait in the US?
In the US, Heaven Can Wait is streaming on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Heaven Can Wait in the UK?
Heaven Can Wait isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is Heaven Can Wait in?
Heaven Can Wait is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Heaven Can Wait rated?
Heaven Can Wait is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 466 ratings.
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