Heart and Souls

PG-13

1993

1 hr. 44 min.

Fantasy

List

58%

24 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

10,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Harrison (Charles Grodin), Penny (Alfre Woodard), Julia (Kyra Sedgwick) and Milo (Tom Sizemore) die in 1959 when the bus they are riding crashes. The four continue as ghosts, guardians to the child born at the moment of their deaths. Baby Thomas grows up to be a businessman (Robert Downey Jr.) who has memories of his playmates, but assumes they are products of his youthful imagination. When the ghosts realize they need Thomas' help to move on, they decide to make an appearance once more.

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Critics Consensus

A charismatic array of character actors bring a lot of Heart to this supernatural comedy, but many will find that it heaps on the sentimentality where its Soul should be.

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Joel H

It could be because I used to watch Heart and Souls a lot when I was younger, but I enjoy this movie a lot. A young Robert Downey Jr. showcases his comedic and dramatic acting chops in the lead role, while Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Kyra Sedgwick, and Tom Sizemore all bring some of their best work to the table as his motley crew of guardian angels. Yes, this movie is a little cheesy and yes, the sentimentality holds up better than some of the humor, but Heart and Souls has such an innocent sweetness to it that you have to be completely heartless to not feel something while you're watching it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Krystle B

Really cute and heartwarming story with likable characters. RDJ is fantastic, as usual, but the supporting cast is great, too. I truly enjoyed this movie from beginning to end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/01/23

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Carlos I

It's sappy and sentimental, but it's a good bit of fun. I wasn't sure about revisiting this one, as I feared it would not have aged well, but it still has the ability to charm. The premise is a tad played out, but it's handled in a nice way here.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/23

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ATTRACTIONS FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES

amazing and beautiful movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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John P

Funny, heartwarming, very entertaining! Only complaint is the misguided notion that one soul turns into another soul. It is definitely worth your time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/23

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B R

This movie is a great reminder of how important family is and the power of helping others. A must see for the entire family! Bring tissue..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Ron Underwood

Director

Robert Downey Jr.

Thomas Reilly

Charles Grodin

Harrison Winslow

Alfre Woodard

Penny Washington

Kyra Sedgwick

Julia

Tom Sizemore

Milo Peck

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Nell Minow

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A terrific cast helps to make less-than terrific material work.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 30, 2004

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Marjorie Baumgarten

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Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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James Berardinelli

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Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Avaryl Halley

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It’s like the best episode of Touched By An Angel ever

Apr 24, 2024

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Andrew Galdi

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The all star cast really makes it sing

Apr 24, 2024

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

I have remained fond of Heart and Souls, despite its annoying power to leave not a dry eye in the house.

Mar 18, 2010

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Synopsis

Harrison (Charles Grodin), Penny (Alfre Woodard), Julia (Kyra Sedgwick) and Milo (Tom Sizemore) die in 1959 when the bus they are riding crashes. The four continue as ghosts, guardians to the child born at the moment of their deaths. Baby Thomas grows up to be a businessman (Robert Downey Jr.) who has memories of his playmates, but assumes they are products of his youthful imagination. When the ghosts realize they need Thomas' help to move on, they decide to make an appearance once more.

Director: Ron Underwood
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Stampede Entertainment, Alphaville Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.4M
Sound Mix: Surround