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1978 Certificate PG Certificate PG (TBC)
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When L.A. Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty) is plucked from Earth too soon by an overzealous angel, he is sent back to Earth in another, older body. He struggles to regain his old spot in the line-up while straightening out his host's tangled affairs. Based not on the 1943 movie of the same name, but on 1941's HERE .. Read more

Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Charles Grodin
Director Warren Beatty, Buck Henry
Genres Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Heaven Can Wait

When L.A. Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty) is plucked from Earth too soon by an overzealous angel, he is sent back to Earth in another, older body. He struggles to regain his old spot in the line-up while straightening out his host's tangled affairs. Based not on the 1943 movie of the same name, but on 1941's HERE COMES MR. JORDAN. The comedy (co-directed by Beatty and Buck Henry) was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor: Warren Beatty, Best Director: Beatty/Henry, Best Adapted Screenplay: Elaine May/Warren Beatty.

Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Buck Henry, Jack Warden, R.G. Armstrong, Hamilton Camp, Stephanie Faracy, Vincent Gardenia, Joseph Maher, Dolph Sweet, Larry Block, Frank Campanella, Dick Enberg, Art
Director Warren Beatty, Buck Henry
Studio PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 36 mins
Watch now: 1 hr 37 mins
Certificate DVD: Certificate PG, Watch Online: Certificate PG (TBC)
Genres Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Language DVD: English
Watch Online: English
Released DVD: 24 Dec 2001
Watch now: 08 Apr 2009
Production year: 1978
Watch now £2.49
Format DVD

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  • 1 stars out of 4

    Unexpectedly commercially successful (the late seventies clearly needed religion) remake of 1941's Here Comes Mr Jordan. It lacks the sharpness and style of its predecessor, and despite amusing moments is often merely tacky.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
    • Posted 02 Mar 2006

  • "...HEAVEN CAN WAIT is an outstanding film....[The] entire cast is excellent....[The] script and direction are very strong, providing a rich mix of visual and verbal humor..."

    • Variety
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Rent this NOW! An all time classic

    A must see film. Brilliantly written, acted and directed. Both funny and touching. One of the best films ever made. Get it, Get it, Get it, Get it!

      • Andrew Parkin from Croydon, England
      • Posted 29 Mar 2004 13:15

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Rent this NOW! An all time classic

    A must see film. Brilliantly written, acted and directed. Both funny and touching. One of the best films ever made. Get it, Get it, Get it, Get it!

      • Andrew Parkin from Croydon, England
      • Posted 29 Mar 2004 13:15

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      • When L.A. Rams quarterback Joe Pendleton (Warren Beatty) is plucked from Earth too soon by an overzealous angel, he is sent back to Earth in another, older body. He struggles to regain his old spot ...