A Little Bit of Heaven

PG-13

Released May 4, 2012

1 hr. 46 min.

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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4%

54 Reviews

Tomatometer

52%

10,000+ Ratings

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New Orleans ad executive Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is a free-spirited woman who embraces her easy sexuality, shuns commitment, and gains support and strength from a close circle of friends. Then Marley learns she has terminal colon cancer. Despite her determination not to be tied down in a serious relationship, Marley finds herself falling in love with her handsome doctor (Gael García Bernal), even as her health slowly deteriorates.

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Critics Consensus

A Little Bit of Heaven subjects viewers to a whole bunch of schmaltz - and strands Kate Hudson and Gael García Bernal in a fatally misguided film.

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Cristian s

Una comedia romántica lo suficientemente alegre y divertida tendiendo en cuenta la historia que trata. No es la mejor película del mundo y su trama es bastante lineal pero así y todo funciona.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Richard M

A romance springs from a personal tragedy. The lead character is very unlikable and the romantic interest is weak. The story as a whole is flatlined from beginning to end.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/30/23

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SCapps 5

Omg, such an amazing movie and made me cry my eyes out! Kate Hudson is so beautiful and such an amazing actress. I will always love this movie and rewatch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/23

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lillian c

The critics are absolutely wrong. I really liked this movie. Unlike what the critics said, the cast had chemistry. If you liked Steel Magnolias and Terms of Endearment, movies that combined romance, friendships, and tears, this movie is for you.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Jennifer Tehani S

Wonderful film that brings much needed humor and depth to such a serious real-life circumstance. Loved Kate Hudson, Gael García Bernal, Whoopi & Kathy Bates in their roles. 5 stars! I thought it was a little gem of a movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/22

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carlos t

Minha opinião: UM filme que parecer ser mais romance comédia. Até começar a assistir e ver que na verdade é um grande drama. Kate vive uma vida livre, solta, e com a vida profissional em acensão. Todo dia um homem diferente na sua cama, mas vivendo uma vida vazia. Mas para ela perceber somente um câncer para cair a ficha. E ter um encontro com uma divindade. Que mesmo com uma vida cheia de pecados. E começa o drama, até que chega ao fim. E no fim todos comemoram com alegria sua partida. Um filme que quer se parecer dramático mas que se perde. E no fim, nem um e nem outro. Talvez se partisse para o drama sem uma pitada de humor, o filme teria alcaçado maiores degraus. Uma pena, pois a atuação de Kate foi muito boa. Roteiro: se perdeu Vale apena assistir? Sim se você não tiver opção. Nota: 5

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Nicole Kassell

Director

Kate Hudson

Marley Corbett

Gael García Bernal

Julian Goldstein

Kathy Bates

Beverly Corbett

Lucy Punch

Sarah Walker

Romany Malco

Peter Cooper

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William Goss

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Sap without the weight of reality, awkwardly combined with a romance without much chemistry.

May 8, 2012

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Rated: 0/4

May 5, 2012

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Kate Erbland

Film School Rejects

Rated: C-

May 5, 2012

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Hudson's rom-com baggage follows her like a minefield in this cancer comedy, busting up any delicacy that tries to crystallize around her.

Jul 24, 2019

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Karen Benardello

We Got This Covered

While director Nicole Kassall tried to create an independent female lead who doesn't give into stereotypes with Marley, the overall movie ultimately lacked originality, a memorable story and characters with any true purpose.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 17, 2012

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Director Nicole Kassell is completely out of her element here.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 13, 2012

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Synopsis

New Orleans ad executive Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is a free-spirited woman who embraces her easy sexuality, shuns commitment, and gains support and strength from a close circle of friends. Then Marley learns she has terminal colon cancer. Despite her determination not to be tied down in a serious relationship, Marley finds herself falling in love with her handsome doctor (Gael García Bernal), even as her health slowly deteriorates.

Director: Nicole Kassell
Executive Producer: Neil Sacker, Michael Goguen, Michael J. Witherill, Skot Bright
Screenwriter: Gren Wells
Distributor: Millennium Films
Production Co: Davis Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude References|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.0K
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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