

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
“They were alone on this Pacific Island... trapped behind enemy lines... the marine who had been thru Hell and Sister Angela with her supreme faith in God.”
A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.
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Where is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a 1957 English-language adventure, war and drama film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1957, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- John Lee Mahin, John Huston
- Release date
- March 13, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison cast & crew
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was directed by John Huston and written by John Lee Mahin and John Huston.
The cast features Deborah Kerr as Sister Angela and Robert Mitchum as Corporal Allison USMC.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Auric, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Eugene Frenke and Buddy Adler.
Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison worth watching?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 140 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, war, and drama, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
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Cast of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison

Deborah Kerr
Sister Angela

Robert Mitchum
Corporal Allison USMC
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison in United States?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison in?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison rated?
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 140 ratings.











