Heaven Can Wait
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Buck Henry
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Warren BeattyJoe Pendleton
Julie ChristieBetty Logan
James MasonMr. Jordan
Jack WardenMax Corkle
Charles GrodinTony Abbott
Dyan CannonJulia Farnsworth
Buck HenryThe Escort
Vincent GardeniaKrim
Joseph MaherSisk
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❓ 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 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.
- Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry.
- When was Heaven Can Wait released?
- Heaven Can Wait was released on June 28, 1978.
- How long is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1h 41m.
- Where can I track Heaven Can Wait?
- You can track Heaven Can Wait on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












