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1956 | 128 min | Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, 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 romantics. If you loved Corpse Bride or Enchanted, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1956: an older pace and style.

Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henry King

  • Gordon MacRaeBilly Bigelow
  • Shirley JonesJulie Jordan
  • Cameron MitchellJigger Craigin
  • Barbara RuickCarrie Pipperidge
  • Claramae TurnerCousin Nettie
  • Robert RounsevilleMr. Enoch Snow
  • Gene LockhartStarkeeper / Dr. Selden
  • Audrey ChristieMrs. Mullin
  • Susan LuckeyLouise Bigelow
  • William LeMassenaHeavenly Friend