# Heaven Can Wait (1943)

> An irreverent afterlife interview opens onto a witty, affectionate portrait of a charming rogue’s unconventional marriage and privileged upbringing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11301

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Ernst Lubitsch
- Cast: Don Ameche, Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn, Eugene Pallette
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035979/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, sophisticated, classic movie night, romantic evening

## Synopsis

A whimsical exploration of life, love, and the afterlife awaits you.

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