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Seven Minutes in Heaven

Name: Seven Minutes in Heaven
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1986-05-09
Cast: Jennifer Connelly, Byron Thames, Maddie Corman, Michael Zaslow, Polly Draper

1986 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, 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 and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Natalie allows her classmate Jeff, who has run away from home, to stay at her place while her father is away on a business trip. Natalie soon starts dating Jeff's friend James Casey, who isn't as faithful as she thinks, while her best friend Polly falls in love with baseball player Zoo Knudsen.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$31K worldwide on a $31K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Linda Feferman

Jennifer ConnellyNatalie Becker
Byron ThamesJeff Moran
Maddie CormanPolly Franklin
Michael ZaslowBob Becker
Polly DraperJeff's Mother
Alan BoyceJames Casey
Billy WirthZoo Knudsen
Terry KinneyBill the Photographer
Spalding GrayDr. Rodney
Marshall BellJeff's Stepfather