Heaven Can Wait

6.9
Moderate
19431h 52m

Directed by

Overview

Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

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Don Ameche - Henry Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait

Don Ameche

Henry Van Cleve

Gene Tierney - Martha Strabel Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait

Gene Tierney

Martha Strabel Van Cleve

Charles Coburn - Hugo Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait

Charles Coburn

Hugo Van Cleve

Marjorie Main - Mrs. Strabel in Heaven Can Wait

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Strabel

Laird Cregar - His Excellency in Heaven Can Wait

Laird Cregar

His Excellency

Spring Byington - Bertha Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait

Spring Byington

Bertha Van Cleve

Allyn Joslyn - Albert Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait

Allyn Joslyn

Albert Van Cleve

Eugene Pallette - E.F. Strabel in Heaven Can Wait

Eugene Pallette

E.F. Strabel

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231 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.13 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

August 5, 1943

Runtime

1h 52m

Rating

NR

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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