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Heaven Can Wait (1978)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

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.

Buck Henry Director Warren Beatty Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 28, 1978
Runtime
101 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$98.8M
IMDb
tt0077663
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures

Cast

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Eternity 2025 ★ 7.1
The Game Plan 2007 ★ 6.5
Just Like Heaven 2005 ★ 7.0
Down to Earth 2001 ★ 5.6
The Room 2003 ★ 4.0
All American 2018 ★ 8.1
Safety 2020 ★ 7.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heaven Can Wait about?
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.
Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry, Warren Beatty.
Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait stars Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden.
When was Heaven Can Wait released?
Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 fantasy, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch Heaven Can Wait?
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