Heaven Can Wait (1943)

He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!

Heaven Can Wait (1943) poster

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.

Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: Dorothy Spencer
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Themes

Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

afterlife, hell, based on play or musical, devil

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heaven Can Wait about?
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.
Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait stars Don Ameche, Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington.
How long is Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Heaven Can Wait?
Heaven Can Wait is a Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was Heaven Can Wait produced?
Heaven Can Wait was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Heaven Can Wait?
The themes of Heaven Can Wait include: Reflections on Life and Death.