Made in Heaven
Seen it?1987 | 103 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, 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, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Deceased drifter Mike arrives in Heaven and quickly falls for newborn soul Annie, soon to start her assignment on Earth. When Annie leaves, Mike follows. They spend the next three decades drifting back together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Rudolph
- Timothy HuttonMike Shea / Elmo Barnett
- Kelly McGillisAnnie Packert / Ally Chandler
- Maureen StapletonAunt Lisa
- Ann WedgeworthAnnette Shea
- James GammonSteve Shea
- Mare WinninghamBrenda Carlucci
- Don MurrayBen Chandler
- Tim DalyTom Donnelly
- David RascheDonald Summer
- Amanda PlummerWiley Foxx