Movie

Heaven Can Wait

“Joe Pendleton... the only guy who ever raised Hell about going to Heaven.”

★ 6.6(442)19781h 41m

Heaven Can Wait is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Buck Henry, Warren Beatty
Release date: 1978-06-28
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $98,800,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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About Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Buck Henry and Warren Beatty, starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie and James Mason. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 442 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Heaven Can Wait in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. A new body must be found, and that of a recently-murdered millionaire is chosen. His wife and accountant—the murderers—are confused by this development, as he buys the L.A. Rams in order to once again quarterback them into the Superbowl.

Cast

Warren Beatty

Joe Pendleton

Julie Christie

Betty Logan

James Mason

Mr. Jordan

Jack Warden

Max Corkle

Charles Grodin

Tony Abbott

Dyan Cannon

Julia Farnsworth

Buck Henry

The Escort

Vincent Gardenia

Krim

Joseph Maher

Sisk

Hamilton Camp

Bentley

Arthur Malet

Everett

Stephanie Faracy

Corinne

Themes & keywords

infidelitysportsafterlifeamerican footballbased on play or musicalremakelos angeles, californiaquarterbacksuper bowlenvironmental activist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Heaven Can Wait in Mexico?+

In Mexico, Heaven Can Wait is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Heaven Can Wait on Netflix?+

Heaven Can Wait is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Heaven Can Wait?+

Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?+

Heaven Can Wait stars Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden and Charles Grodin.

When did Heaven Can Wait come out?+

Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 movie directed by Buck Henry and Warren Beatty.

What genre is Heaven Can Wait?+

Heaven Can Wait is Fantasy, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Heaven Can Wait?+

Heaven Can Wait was directed by Buck Henry and Warren Beatty.