Heaven Help Us(1985)
If God had wanted them to be angels, He would have given them wings!
Heaven Help Us Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Michael Dunn arrives at St. Basil's Catholic Boys School in Brooklyn circa 1965. There, he befriends all of the misfits in his class as they collide with the repressive faculty and discover the opposite sex as they come of age.
Heaven Help Us (1985) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Dinner, released on February 8, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Andrew McCarthy and Mary Stuart Masterson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Dinner
- Writers:
- Charles Purpura
- Producers:
- Kenneth Utt, Mark Carliner, Dan Wigutow
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Silver Screen Partners, HBO Films
- Status:
- Released
Heaven Help Us (1985) Trailer
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Heaven Help Us Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Sutherland
as Brother Thadeus
John Heard
as Brother Timothy
Andrew McCarthy
as Michael Dunn
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Danni
Kevin Dillon
as Rooney
Malcolm Danare
as Caesar
Jennifer Dundas
as Boo
Kate Reid
as Grandma
Wallace Shawn
as Father Abruzzi
Jay Patterson
as Brother Constance
- George Anders
George Anders
as Brother Augustus
Dana Barron
as Janine
Key crew
Directed by Michael Dinner, written by Charles Purpura, produced by Kenneth Utt, Mark Carliner and Dan Wigutow.
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Heaven Help Us Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 77 ratings.
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Heaven Help Us – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heaven Help Us online?
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Heaven Help Us (1985) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Heaven Help Us?
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The main cast of Heaven Help Us (1985) includes Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson and Kevin Dillon. The film was directed by Michael Dinner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heaven Help Us released?
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Heaven Help Us was released on February 8, 1985 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Heaven Help Us worth watching?
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Heaven Help Us (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Heaven Help Us?
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