Heaven Can Wait
Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.
1978 PG 1h 41m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Heaven Can Wait |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 28, 1978 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | los angeles, california, remake, afterlife, based on play or musical, sports, infidelity, american football, quarterback, super bowl, environmental activist |
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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 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.
When was Heaven Can Wait released?
Heaven Can Wait was released on Jun 28, 1978 (status: Released).
Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
Buck Henry, Warren Beatty directed Heaven Can Wait.
What is the TMDB rating of Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 458 votes.