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Heaven Can Wait

6.719781h 41mPGMovieFantasyComedyRomance

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…

DirectorsBuck Henry·Warren Beatty
WritersElaine May·Warren Beatty
ProducersWarren Beatty·Hawk Koch

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Buck Henry

WBWarren Beatty
Warren Beatty
Joe Pendleton
JCJulie Christie
Julie Christie
Betty Logan
JMJames Mason
James Mason
Mr. Jordan
JWJack Warden
Jack Warden
Max Corkle
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Tony Abbott
DCDyan Cannon
Dyan Cannon
Julia Farnsworth
BHBuck Henry
Buck Henry
The Escort
VGVincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia
Krim
JMJoseph Maher
Joseph Maher
Sisk
HCHamilton Camp
Hamilton Camp
Bentley
AMArthur Malet
Arthur Malet
Everett
SFStephanie Faracy
Stephanie Faracy
Corinne

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Heaven Can Wait — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heaven Can Wait?

Heaven Can Wait isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Heaven Can Wait on Netflix?

No, Heaven Can Wait is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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Heaven Can Wait isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Heaven Can Wait isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.