The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

1985 · 90 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.4 (85 votes)
Dir. Cary Medoway · Starring Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, Beau Dremann, Richard Mulligan, Mark Metcalf · Music Kennard Ramsey

Thou shalt be cool!

FantasyComedyRomance

After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

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A charmingly retro tale of an unlikely friendship. It feels like a warm hug from the 80s, filled with earnest lessons on confidence and connection. Perfect for a cozy, feel-good escape.

whimsicalheartwarmingnostalgiclightheartedsteady80s teen comedylight fantasycharmingcoming-of-agefriendshipredemptionself-discovery
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