Pennies from Heaven
“There's a world on both sides of the rainbow where songs come true and every time it rains, it rains Pennies from Heaven.”
During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.
Where to watch Pennies from Heaven in United States
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Where is Pennies from Heaven streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven is a 1981 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Herbert Ross. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jessica Harper. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Pennies from Heaven was produced by Hera Productions, SLM Production Group, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Writers
- Dennis Potter
- Release date
- December 11, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Hera Productions, SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pennies from Heaven cast & crew
Pennies from Heaven was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Dennis Potter.
The cast features Steve Martin as Arthur, Bernadette Peters as Eileen, Jessica Harper as Joan, Vernel Bagneris as The Accordion Man, John McMartin as Mr. Warner, and John Karlen as The Detective.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ralph Burns, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Nora Kaye and Herbert Ross.
Is Pennies from Heaven worth watching?
Pennies from Heaven holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Pennies from Heaven is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pennies from Heaven
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Cast of Pennies from Heaven
Steve Martin
Arthur
Bernadette Peters
Eileen
Jessica Harper
Joan
Vernel Bagneris
The Accordion Man
John McMartin
Mr. Warner
John Karlen
The Detective
Jay Garner
The Banker
Robert Fitch
Al
Tommy Rall
Ed
Eliska Krupka
The Blind Girl
Christopher Walken
Tom
Francis X. McCarthy
The Bartender
Pennies from Heaven — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pennies from Heaven in United States?
Pennies from Heaven is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Pennies from Heaven on Kanopy?
Yes — Pennies from Heaven is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Pennies from Heaven in?
Pennies from Heaven is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Pennies from Heaven rated?
Pennies from Heaven is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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