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Where to Watch Heaven Can Wait (1978) in the US
- 1978
- PG
- 1h 41m
- 6.9IMDb
- 82%Rotten Tomatoes
- 72Metascore
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What it's about
Joe Pendleton is a football 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 was not ready to die, and that his body has been cremated. Another body must be found without his death being discovered, and that of a recently murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant, the murderers, are confused by this development, as he buys the Los Angeles Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl. At the same time, he falls in love with an English environmental activist who disapproves of his policies and actions.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Warren Beatty, Buck Henry
- Writer
- Elaine May, Warren Beatty, Harry Segall
- Starring
- Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason
Details
- Release date
- Jun 28, 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $81,640,278
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 14 nominations total
Where to Watch Heaven Can Wait (1978) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Heaven Can Wait in the United States?
- Heaven Can Wait is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on MGM+ (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Heaven Can Wait or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on MGM+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Heaven Can Wait for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.
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