Movie

The Discovery of Heaven

“Coincidence doesn't exist, everything happens for a reason.”

★ 6.5(35)20012h 7m

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Good to know

Director: Jeroen Krabbé
Release date: 2001-10-01
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Kanzaman S.A.

The Discovery of Heaven — trailer

About The Discovery of Heaven

The Discovery of Heaven is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Jeroen Krabbé, starring Stephen Fry, Greg Wise and Neil Newbon. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Discovery of Heaven in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Disappointed with humanity, God wants to revoke his contract with humanity and wants to take back the stone tablets containing the ten commandments. To this end an angel is sent out to affect the personal lives of three humans so an appropriate child may be conceived.

Cast

Stephen Fry

Onno Quist

Greg Wise

Max Delius

Neil Newbon

Quinten Quist - 16 years

Will Bowden

Angel

Jeroen Krabbé

Gabriel

Flora Montgomery

Ada Brons

Dimitris Philippou

Quinten Quist - 4 years

Diana Quick

Sophia Brons

Gillian Barge

Onno's mother

Nettie Blanken

Coba

Victoria Carling

Margareth Quist

Loïs Dols de Jong

Granddaughter Quist

Themes & keywords

dying and deathcareernew loveisraelmosesrome, italycubaparent child relationshippoliticsangelloss of loved oneamsterdam, netherlandspregnancyattempted murderarchangel gabriel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Discovery of Heaven in United States?+

The Discovery of Heaven is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Discovery of Heaven on Netflix?+

The Discovery of Heaven is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Discovery of Heaven?+

The Discovery of Heaven has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in The Discovery of Heaven?+

The Discovery of Heaven stars Stephen Fry, Greg Wise, Neil Newbon, Will Bowden and Jeroen Krabbé.

When did The Discovery of Heaven come out?+

The Discovery of Heaven is a 2001 movie directed by Jeroen Krabbé.

What genre is The Discovery of Heaven?+

The Discovery of Heaven is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Discovery of Heaven?+

The Discovery of Heaven was directed by Jeroen Krabbé.