Heaven Can Wait

About Heaven Can Wait

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.

Buck Henry and Warren Beatty directed Heaven Can Wait, a 1978 comedy fantasy film. The film is filed under american football, afterlife, environmental activist, and super bowl.

Warren Beatty stars as Joe Pendleton, Julie Christie as Betty Logan, James Mason as Mr. Jordan, and Jack Warden as Max Corkle. Released in June 1978, it runs 101 minutes.

The screenplay is by Elaine May and Warren Beatty. It is adapted from a stage production. In the United States it streams on MGM Plus and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

The Longest Yard, City of Angels, and Gridiron Gang make useful companions to Heaven Can Wait, all filed under quarterback and sports. TMDB voters put it at 6.7 out of 10 across 459 votes and it carries a PG rating.