The Heavenly Kid(1985)
Thou shalt be cool!
The Heavenly Kid Synopsis
After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.
The Heavenly Kid (1985) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Cary Medoway, released on July 26, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek and Beau Dremann. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Cary Medoway
- Writers:
- Cary Medoway, Martin Copeland
- Producers:
- Mort Engelberg
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Poster
- Composer:
- Kennard Ramsey
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes
- Status:
- Released
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The Heavenly Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lewis Smith
as Bobby
Jason Gedrick
as Lenny
Jane Kaczmarek
as Emily
Beau Dremann
as McIntyre
Richard Mulligan
as Rafferty
Mark Metcalf
as Joe
Stephen Gregory
as Gallo
- Anne Sawyer
Anne Sawyer
as Sharon
Nancy Valen
as Melissa
- Chad Wiggins-Grady
Chad Wiggins-Grady
as Jerry
- Scott Stone
Scott Stone
as Frank
William Kerwin
as Suburbanite
Key crew
Directed by Cary Medoway, written by Cary Medoway and Martin Copeland, produced by Mort Engelberg.
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The Heavenly Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 130 ratings.
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The Heavenly Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Heavenly Kid online?
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The Heavenly Kid (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Heavenly Kid?
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The main cast of The Heavenly Kid (1985) includes Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, Beau Dremann and Richard Mulligan. The film was directed by Cary Medoway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Heavenly Kid released?
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The Heavenly Kid was released on July 26, 1985 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Heavenly Kid worth watching?
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The Heavenly Kid (1985) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Heavenly Kid?
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