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Heaven Can Wait (1978): movie guide
Heaven Can Wait (1978) is a Fantasy, Comedy, Romance running about 101 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 466 votes. Notable cast includes Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1978-06-28
- Runtime: 101 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1978-06-28
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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.
Cast highlights
Heaven Can Wait features Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1978-06-28. Runtime: 101 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (466 votes). Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait is listed as Fantasy, Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait runs about 101 minutes.
- Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?
- Cast highlights include Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon.
- Does Cinema Box stream Heaven Can Wait?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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