# Heaven Can Wait (1978)

> An accidentally deceased quarterback borrows a millionaire’s body to reclaim his football career and pursue an unlikely romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6978

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Buck Henry, Warren Beatty
- Cast: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Jack Warden, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Buck Henry, Vincent Gardenia
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077663/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, whimsical, feel good movie night, classic comedy night

## Synopsis

A quarterback's journey to the afterlife leads to unexpected love and second chances.

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