Ticket to Heaven

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Ticket to Heaven

PG

1981

1h 47m

Drama

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In turmoil following the break-up of a longtime relationship, David (Nick Mancuso) seeks something to give him a new direction and falls in with a religious cult. Before long, David has been completely brainwashed by the group and has receded from his old life. When his dedicated buddy, Larry (Saul Rubinek), tracks him down and discovers the reality of his situation, he proceeds to rally David's family and other friends to remove him from the cult and shake its influence.

TIME Magazine

Like a strident TV-news expos, Ticket aims for the jugular instead of the mind -- Geraldo Rivera moviemaking.

Apr 7, 2015

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

All fairly predictable stuff, but delivered without too much sensationalism, strong on showing how the apparently harmless cult insidiously undermines the man's confidence and independence.

Jun 24, 2006

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

What makes the film so interesting is that it's not just a docudrama, not just a sensationalist expose, but a fully realized drama that involves us on the human level as well as with its documentary material.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Pretty scary stuff.

Rated: B

Dec 1, 2022

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David Sterritt

Christian Science Monitor

The issue is treated in surprisingly black-and-white terms, with little insight into just what happens to the bright young hero during his indoctrination.

Apr 7, 2015

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David Aldridge

Radio Times

It's no barrel of laughs, but there are flashes of humour to lighten the load.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2015

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Audience Member

Ticket To Heaven is Quite the Fascinating Look into Cult Manipulation and Brainwashing. This is a griping Movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Audience Member

A really good movie about a guy getting broken down emotionally by a religious cult and eventually becoming a member. It is a little dated, but other than that I think it was really well made.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

"It shows a character going through an emotional roller coaster ride and I always enjoy a movie that puts that much emphasis on a main character." Read the entire movie review at this url: http://www.coolmovieguy.com/2011/12/ticket-to-heaven.html

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Excellent film. Captivating as it is disturbing. Well worth your time.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

What makes the movie absolutely spellbinding is that it shows us not only how a young man is recruited into the 'religious' group, but how anyone could be indoctrinated into one of the many cults in America today.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I saw this in the theaters and it freaked me out. Great storyline, great acting, interesting topic. Beautifully done!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Ralph L. Thomas

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Nick Mancuso

David

Saul Rubinek

Larry

Meg Foster

Ingrid

Kim Cattrall

Ruthie

R.H. Thomson

Linc Strunc

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Synopsis

In turmoil following the break-up of a longtime relationship, David (Nick Mancuso) seeks something to give him a new direction and falls in with a religious cult. Before long, David has been completely brainwashed by the group and has receded from his old life. When his dedicated buddy, Larry (Saul Rubinek), tracks him down and discovers the reality of his situation, he proceeds to rally David's family and other friends to remove him from the cult and shake its influence.

Director: Ralph L. Thomas
Producer: Vivienne Leebosh
Screenwriter: Anne Cameron, Ralph L. Thomas
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Apr 3, 2007
Runtime: 1h 47m