Oh, God!
Seen it?1977 | 98 min | Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$42 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carl Reiner
- John DenverJerry Landers
- George BurnsGod
- Teri GarrBobbie Landers
- Donald PleasenceDoctor Harmon
- Ralph BellamySam Raven
- William DanielsGeorge Summers
- Barnard HughesJudge Baker
- Paul SorvinoReverend Willie Williams
- Barry SullivanBishop Reardon
- Dinah ShoreDinah Shore