Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

1978 · 101 min · EN · PG · 6.6 (350 votes)
Dir. Buck Henry, Warren Beatty · Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon · Music Dave Grusin

Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.

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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.

VIBE

A delightful cosmic mix-up leads to a charmingly whimsical journey. It’s a feel-good fantasy where fate, love, and a dash of absurdity collide, offering a warm and romantic escape with a touch of gentle satire.

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