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The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

Thou shalt be cool!

19856.51h 30m

Overview

After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

Directed by Cary Medoway
Written by Cary Medoway, Martin Copeland
Produced by Mort Engelberg
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Top Cast

Lewis Smith

Lewis Smith

Bobby

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

Lenny

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Emily

Beau Dremann

Beau Dremann

McIntyre

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Rafferty

Mark Metcalf

Mark Metcalf

Joe

Stephen Gregory

Stephen Gregory

Gallo

A

Anne Sawyer

Sharon

Nancy Valen

Nancy Valen

Melissa

C

Chad Wiggins-Grady

Jerry

Themes & Keywords

guardian angel

About The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid is a fantasy, comedy, romance film released in 1985 exploring themes of guardian angel. Directed by Cary Medoway, it stars Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek. After dying in a car crash, Bobby Fantana is forced to pay for his misdeeds by becoming someone's guardian angel. He reluctantly agrees to watch over awkward high schooler Lenny Barnes, teaching him how to be cool and confident. As Bobby teaches Lenny, the two form a close bond.

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