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Heaven Can Wait Reviews

1978 Certificate PG
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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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    • 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.

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  • Most helpful member's review of Heaven Can Wait

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      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!

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      A delightful film

      This film holds a very very special place in my heart. Probably one of my old time favourites. As a teenager I used to watch it over and over again with my ... read more »

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    • Rated - 4.5 stars  

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      Heaven Can Wait

      I Love watching Movies depicting the journey to Heaven from Death! These comedy's make light of a sad situation!

      I am not usually a keen Warren ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Heaven Can Wait

      Warren Beatty at his finest, really funny film absolutely fantastic!! The cast are fantastic and the film is a real warmer and makes you think about what could ... read more »

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    • Rated - 3.0 stars  

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      Not bad

      Not the worse film i've seen but not the best either, ok story line.

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    • Rated - 1.0 star  

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      Heaven can Wait

      Rented this, but was not the film I thought it was. Watched it though but it is now very dated and could only give it 3 out of 10.

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    • Rated - 3.0 stars  

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      A woderful movie

      We all would like to believe that there is a plan for all of us, but everyone makes mistakes and when these mistakes happen we hope that there is someone who ... read more »

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    • Rated - 1.0 star  

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      heaven can wait

      Tedious American remake of Here Comes Mr Jordan. Plodding humour directionless script. Managed about 20 minutes before turning it off. Very 70s, whoever gave ... read more »

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      ooops

      i rented this film by accident thinking it was the film that this one was based on...a matter of life and death...i didnt watch it

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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 ...

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