Heaven Can Wait
"Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven."
Originally released in 1978. Heaven Can Wait is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Buck Henry.
Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, and James Mason
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (427 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$98.8M
6.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $98,800,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
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 t...
Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry.
How long is Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Heaven Can Wait released?
Heaven Can Wait was released on June 28, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heaven Can Wait?
The main cast of Heaven Can Wait includes Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin.
Is Heaven Can Wait worth watching?
Heaven Can Wait has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 427 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.