The Heavenly Kid

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The Heavenly Kid

PG-13,

1985,

1h 29m,

Comedy

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30%

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64%

5,000+ Ratings

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64%

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5,000+ Ratings

A fearless and suave greaser, Bobby Fantana (Lewis Smith) dies in a drag-racing accident and finds himself in a limbo realm. Advised by a guide named Rafferty (Richard Mulligan), Bobby eventually must go back to Earth and serve as a guardian angel. Bobby's assigned teen is Lenny Barnes (Jason Gedrick), a bright but nerdy kid who is lacking self-confidence and too shy to ask out his dream girl. As Bobby teaches Lenny how to be cool and confident, the two form a close bond.

Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

Jan 3, 2018

Everything about "The Heavenly Kid" is ripped off, from a sprig of music that apes the "Beverly Hills Cop" theme to Gedrick, who was obviously cast because he looks like Tom Cruise, but cheaper.

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Lonita Cook

KCTV5 News at 9

Aug 31, 2021

The depth of spirit in this movie comes from good storytelling [and] sincere performances.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Dec 7, 2005

2/4

...repetitious and surprisingly dull...

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

Nov 20, 2005

2.5/5

Worthy of attention from only the staunchest of '80s archivists.

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

Oct 22, 2005

A gem as memorable as your first attempt at lacing your own shoes. One to be treasured.

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Eric Lurio

Greenwich Village Gazette

Sep 5, 2005

0/5

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Luke W

Jun 28, 2017

I really liked this movie when I was younger.

Leia L

Mar 12, 2017

a gem. I honestly don't know why people have rated this movie so badly. probably all boring people that only watch one genre yaaaawn

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Luke S

Feb 22, 2010

I'm not sure what it would have been like in the eighties, but it isn't watchable today. It makes for a long ninety minutes. (First and only viewing - 6/30/2014)

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Kylo W

Oct 1, 2007

Worthy of attention from only the staunchest of '80s archivists.

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Cary Medoway

Director

Lewis Smith

Bobby Fantana

Jason Gedrick

Lenny Barnes

Jane Kaczmarek

Emily Barnes

Richard Mulligan

Rafferty

Mark Metcalf

Joe Barnes

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Synopsis

A fearless and suave greaser, Bobby Fantana (Lewis Smith) dies in a drag-racing accident and finds himself in a limbo realm. Advised by a guide named Rafferty (Richard Mulligan), Bobby eventually must go back to Earth and serve as a guardian angel. Bobby's assigned teen is Lenny Barnes (Jason Gedrick), a bright but nerdy kid who is lacking self-confidence and too shy to ask out his dream girl. As Bobby teaches Lenny how to be cool and confident, the two form a close bond.

Director: Cary Medoway
Producer: Mort Engelberg
Screenwriter: Cary Medoway
Production Co: Engelberg-Sumner-Cheikes
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2020
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround

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