Heaven

PG-13

Released Apr 17, 1987

1h 20m

Documentary

List

63%

Tomatometer

8 Reviews

67%

Audience Score

100+ Ratings

An assortment of vintage Hollywood film clips is used to illustrate various concepts of heaven, hell, life and death.

Read More

Read Less

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

Full Review

Andrew Sarris

Video Review

Heaven is a chaotically incoherent viewing experience.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 5, 2022

Full Review

Betsy Pisik

Washington Blade

With no plot and even less dramatic substance, the film succeeds, marginally, as a stylish comedy of beliefs.

May 24, 2022

Full Review

Luke Goodsell

ABC News (Australia)

The oddball playfulness, combined with Keaton's sense of curiosity and wonder, also reveals a surprisingly touching tribute to humanity and its delusions, however grand or ridiculous they may be.

Sep 7, 2020

Full Review

Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Some of the interviewees are down-to-earth, some loopy, all fascinating.

Rated: B+

Apr 9, 2007

Full Review

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jun 15, 2005

Full Review

Read all reviews

Audience Member

This one of my favorite "documentaries," if one can use that term. The film focuses on various people's opinions on the title subject, most of which seem sincere, but your own opinion will color your reaction to the film. Fascinating in the same way as a horrible disaster or scientific discovery. it it always surprising to see what some folks believed (and believe) about the hereafter.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

Full Review

Audience Member

A delightful little mix of comedy, documentary and filmed essay.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

Full Review

Audience Member

A cult-classic . A wonderful view of heaven from those that believe. Dianne Keaton sets up interviews with a sweet, funny, quirky cross section of people. Some you'll recognize, and some average people off the street, you're sure to fall in love with. Vintage clips from black-and-white films, painted title cards, are interwoven to create a playful and interesting discussion of heaven.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

Full Review

Audience Member

20 years on and this still gets a laugh for our crew here at Atheist Acres !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

Full Review

Audience Member

It can be insightful at times, but often the format makes its hopeful subjects look like they're participating in a sideshow exhibit, even when they're simply voicing their views in an honest fashion.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Diane Keaton

Director

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

100%

92%

Dear America: Letters Home From Vietnam

62%

86%

U2 Rattle and Hum

86%

86%

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

83%

79%

Looking for Richard

100%

88%

American Dream

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

An assortment of vintage Hollywood film clips is used to illustrate various concepts of heaven, hell, life and death.

Director: Diane Keaton
Production Co: R.V.P. Productions, RCA Video Productions (RVP), Perpetual Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 1987, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2013
Runtime: 1h 20m